HCA Solutions is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse for FCI Bastrop, Bastop, TX. The work hours are, Sunday through Saturday, with various shifts throughout the 24-hour day with a thirty (30) minute, unpaid lunch period.

Duties:

Providing direct patient care which includes taking and recording patient history, vital signs, making appointments, assisting staff, clinicians in routine clinical activities in accordance with legal, ethical, and institutional standards.
Drawing and processing blood from patients for analysis or other medical purposes. Collecting and processing urinalysis and point of care tests in the lab. Screening eye and auditory exams and assist advanced practice providers and physicians in minor surgical cases.
Operation of EKG machines, blood pressure machines, cardiac monitors, glucometers, thermometers, automatic external defibrillators, and other special medical apparatus and equipment within the Health Services Department.
Assisting staff clinicians and clinical specialty consultants in the management and coordination of patient flow through the Specialty Care Clinic, Ambulatory Clinic, and Jail Medical Clinic, Telemedicine Unit, Rehabilitation Services, and Mental Health Unit.
Assisting providers in the urgent care areas during emergencies, as necessary including triaging.
Evaluating the effectiveness of interventions, monitors, and documents progress toward identified goals, and reports information to the multi-disciplinary team for use in re-evaluating the plan of care.
Securing a health history and records/documents findings of patient care activities on appropriate records.
Must complete medical record documentation in an accurate, well-organized, legible, and timely manner.
Communicating critical information to his/her supervisor or to staff at the local hospital. Knowledge in the recognition of life threatening emergencies.
General patient care duties. Developing a nursing assessment for each patient, to include planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care. May assess and identify high risk symptoms/behaviors in patients, to include suicidal risk, homicidal risk, and risk for verbal/physical abuse. Incumbent monitors, evaluates, and revises the plan of care as needed.
General administrative duties, including answering the phone, pulling, filing and copying medical records, requesting and scanning medical records, data collection/organization, and maintaining supplies/equipment in all patient care areas.
Must successfully complete specialized training in management of medical emergencies, safety management, and interpersonal communication skills.
Manage daily sick call log, track scheduled appointments, and assist in locating patients who fail to show up on time to appointments. Will utilize the Bureau Electronic Medical Records (BEMR) system for documentation. Implementing established protocols and standing orders for handling inmate complaints and initiates emergency care as needed according to community standards. Adhering to infection control policies and procedures. Administering treatment and procedures with attention to accuracy, patient safety, and comfort.
Administering medications, including vaccinations, and ensure cleanliness and resupply of pill line areas, and document in the BEMR Medication Administration Record (MAR) when completed.
Maintaining patients privacy and confidentiality. Performing nursing care in a manner which demonstrates respect for a patients dignity, personal preference, or culture.

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
Must be certified by and maintain certification by the state of Texas.
Six months of experience(preferred).
Basic Life Saver (BLS) certified, in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Job Type: Contract

License/Certification:

BLS Certification (Required)
RN (Required)

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance