RN-Infectious Disease

Pay: $42.00 per hour

Shift: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, prescription drug and life insurance
• 401(k)
• Short and long-term disability
• Paid time off and paid holiday
• A chance to make a difference every day!

Are you a dedicated and skilled RN looking for a meaningful opportunity to provide exceptional care? We’re hiring passionate nurses to join our dynamic team in a supportive work environment. If you’re ready to make a real difference in patient lives while advancing your career, apply today with the Graceville Correctional Facility in Graceville, FL and be part of a healthcare team that values your expertise and compassion!

Position Summary: 

Reports to the director of nursing. Provide care required by the inmate identified with one or more infectious disease process utilizing established policies, procedures and treatment regimens under the direction of a licensed physician or mid-level provider in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, MTC Medical, and Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) directives.

Essential Functions: 

1. Provide the appropriate level of wholly compensatory, partially compensatory, or supportive care required to meet the identified biological, symbolic, and social needs used in the Nursing process. 

2. Provide an environment conducive to safety for inmates and employees. Assess risks to the inmate’s safety and implement the appropriate precautions. 

3. Maintain current master list of inmates and employees with on-going CID needs or documented completion of CID services. 

4. Plan, coordinates and implements all public Health Programs required by state codes. 

5. Manages TB program including screenings, care management, and reporting. 

6. Ensure that inmates are scheduled to appropriate clinician (physician), monitors medication compliance.

7. Perform contact investigation and referral when appropriate. Maintain telephone log. 

8. Manages HIV program including screenings, care management, and reporting. 

9. Coordinate and conduct CID meetings ensuring that information is shared with the Health Services Administrator and members of the health services staff. 

10. Ensure that medications are given, recorded and appropriate laboratory tests are obtained for inmates with sexually transmitted diseases as ordered by physician or mid-level provider. Submit reports as required by local Public Health Department. 

11. Coordinate and ensure that immunizations are administered and recorded. 

12. Assist physicians as required. 

13. Serve as unit resource and provide education as required to inmates and staff. Will provide information on infectious diseases as needed. Provide Blood borne/Airborne Disease training to staff during New Employee Orientation and Annual Refresher Training (ART). 

14. Assist with quality assurance initiatives as directed. 

15. Coordinate and ensure that annual inmate physical examinations are performed. 

16. Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records. Observe applicable HIPAA rules. 

17. Review medical files to determine all provided services are documented. 

18. Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses. 

19. Provide health counseling and health education on individual or group basis, as required. 

20. Engage in functions in confined areas to include working rotating shifts and physically checking the doors, windows and other areas to verify they are secure. 

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited nursing school, valid registered nurse license in the state of Florida or compact state, CID/HIV certifications per state administrative standards and current CPR certification required. Two years quality assurance experience and six months correctional nursing experience preferred. Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Post Hire Requirements:

Must attain and maintain appropriate facility security clearance. Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements

 

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.

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