PSYCH ARNP

Armor Correctional Health Services is seeking highly-motivated staff for REGISTERED NURSE POSITIONS at our state-of-the-art facilities.
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR AN ALTERNATIVE TO LTC OR HOSPITAL CARE AND HAVE EXCELLENT CLINICAL SKILLS, COME TALK TO US. WE STILL HAVE 8 HOUR SHIFTS, FLEXIBILITY AND NO HEAVY LIFTING TO OFFER.We offer opportunity for growth with our fast paced multi-disciplinary team......We have Physicians, Mid-Level Providers, RN's, LPN's, MA's, EMT's, Dentists, Medical Records Staff, Mental Health Staff and an experienced Management Team to work with.RN's for Staff Positions will work in one of the Infirmaries and/or the Booking Department. RN's can also serve as relief Supervisors with the right qualifications.
We currently have openings on most shifts for Full-Time, Part-Time or PRN slots.We also offer a very competitive salary, flexible scheduling, BENEFITS including vacation, health insurance, 401k, and company paid life, accidental death and dismemberment, and short-term disability insurance. We offer a shared Tuition Reimbursement Program.WE HAVE NEW COMPETIVE RATES FOR ALL RN'S ALONG WITH INCENTIVE BONUSES FOR GOOD EMPLOYEES.CORRECTIONAL NURSING IS ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE AREAS OF NURSING TODAY FOR THE RIGHT PERSON. IT IS NURSINGS BEST KEPT SECRET!ONE HAS AUTONOMY AND OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH THAT DOES NOT EXIST ELSEWHERE.THIS AREA OF NURSING IS ALSO AN OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE A UNIQUE POPULATION AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE:Responsible for the health care management of inmates admitted to the Infirmary. Providing health care services to inmates housed in the Infirmary based on the Psychiatrist orders.
Performs mental health evaluations and monitors the delivery of mental health services at the HCSO.Provides individual and group therapy sessons.Monitor inmates on suicide presautions and all inmates segregated from the general population for mental health reasons.
Acts as a consultant to mental health registered nurses.
Participates in the inservice training of mental health topics.
Obtains informed consent prior to initiating psychotropic medications.
For females, performs a pregancy evaluation prior to ordering pasychotropic medications for drug toxicity.Utilizes SOAPE charting format to document each patients condition according to established policy and procedure.Assures completion of all ordered tests, treatments and procedures.Initiates an inpatient health record for all new Infirmary Admissions and conducts a History & Physical Exam on all patients on admission.Establishes nursing care plans for all Infirmary Admissions and maintains an active Kardex.Actively participates in Quality Improvement Activities.Completes narcotic and sharp item counts at the beginning and at the end of the shift.Completes and documents the inspection of all safety and emergency equipment.Makes at least daily rounds on infirmary patients and prepares them for the Physician visits.Notifies the Physician of a patients changing condition as indicated.Assists patients with activities of daily living as necessary, based on the patients condition.Maintains the overall cleanliness and order of the Infirmary and ensures a safe and sanitary environment.Evaluate and provide comprehensive nursing care in the Infirmary while observing and maintaining the requirements of Security.Possess excellent Medical Psychiatric Skills.
Maintain Current CPR Certification.Ability to pass Security Clearance.Florida State LicenseCompletes a minimun of twenty four(CEU'S) every two years.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT OR APPLY TO:
Irene E Bailey, RN
Director of Staff Development
Armor Correction