Houston, TX
Dean’s Professional Services is now hiring for qualified, patient-care focused Registered Nurses to work in Houston, TX, for a correctional facility. Minimum of 1 year RN experience in a correctional facility required.
Job Responsibilities:
Corrections Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to the correctional facility based on the application of scientific nursing principles. In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of Corrections Nurses include (but are not limited to):
Collaborates with primary care providers and other health care providers to ensure continuity, timeliness and appropriateness of care to inmate patients
Coordinates and/or administers medication, therapeutic agents, treatments, to inmate patients
Assists physicians with medical treatments
Administers prescribed medication
Applies surgical dressings & bandages
Provides emergency first aid care
Checks & records vital signs
Obtains specimens from inmate patients for diagnostic testing
Reports reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the inmates’ emotional or physical condition
Provides inmate patient education and/or discharge planning
Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
Promotes a therapeutic environment to ensure inmates are treated in a professional, ethical and tactful manner
Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
Job Requirements:
Minimum of 1 year RN experience in a correctional facility
Associate Degree in Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred
Current Texas RN license required
Med Surge Experience - Required
Triage Experience - Required
ACLS or BLS required
COVID vaccinated
Must have prior correctional facility experience.
Job Details:
Schedule: 6 am-6 pm with rotating weekends; Must have open work day availability
Salary: $50.00/hour (based on experience) plus benefits
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Dean’s Professional Services is a national, award-winning staffing solutions firm. Since 1993, DPS has placed over 45,000 professionals across the nation. We work with our clients to provide placement opportunities that match your skill, experience, and personality. For more information please visit www.deansprofessionalservices.com.