RN / Registered Nurse / Tennessee / Permanent / Registered Nurse, Corrections Job

Salary Range : $82k - $104k per annum
Benefits: Full
Shift : Days(3*12)

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

-Apply appropriate nursing skills in the area and treatment of inmates/residents.
-Attend sick calls with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepare a list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepare examining room and equipment.
-Examine and assess new inmates/residents with illnesses or injuries or inmates/residents who become ill or injured; refer inmates/residents to the emergency room or other appropriate healthcare facilities as required by their condition.
-Perform emergency procedures as needed and notify Licensed Independent Providers for treatment orders.
-Provide guidance, supervise and monitor the nursing care provided by licensed vocational/practical nursing staff and non-licensed medical staff.