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Registered Nurse Jobs
Company | City of Richmond, VA |
Address | , Richmond, Va |
Employment type | FULL_TIME |
Salary | $56,722 - $85,072 a year |
Expires | 2023-07-15 |
Posted at | 1 year ago |
The City of Richmond Department of Justice Services is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position of Registered Nurse in the Juvenile Detention Center. The incumbent will be responsible for delivering a broad range of services, screening, assessments, medication delivery, treatment plans and patient education. This position is also responsible for collaborating with the Detention Center physician and performing other administrative tasks.
The starting pay for this position is $67,526 and is eligible for a SIGN-ON BONUS of up to $5,000 based on qualifications and experience. APPLY TODAY!!!!
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Accepting medication deliveries from pharmacies, parents, and/or legal guardians
- Assisting physicians with examinations
- Performing tuberculosis risk assessment and administration of purified protein derivatives (PPD)
- Administering medications and accurately documents on Medical Administration Records (MAR)
- Ordering medication and/or supplies as needed
- Preparing medical emergency incident reports
- Scheduling appointments for detained residents for services outside the detention facility
- Supervising part-time and contracted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or medication aides
- Copying of necessary medical records and completing transfer form when transferring residents to another facility
- Accurately charting, documenting, and maintaining of resident's medical records
- Assisting with invoice billing regarding residents or products for residents
- Ensuring parent and/or legal guardian(s) signature is obtained upon release from facility
- Conducting monthly Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid kit checks
- Responding to written requests on communication request forms per standing orders and notify physician of problems not covered in standing orders
- Completing Medical Screening Record on resident's arrival to detention facility
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Considerable knowledge of Medicine/Nursing - information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. Considerable skills communicating information concerning patients clearly and concisely. Considerable experience operating medical equipment such as stethoscopes, medical handbooks/guides, blood pressure monitors, thermometers, pulse A oximeters, glucose readers, and medication carts. Considerable ability in following directions, functioning independently with minimal supervision and demonstrating professional behavior, positive attitude, and flexibility.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- At least one year of experience as a professional nurse within the last 3 years, or specialty certification with evidence of training, competency, and clinical expertise
- Graduation from a state-approved accredited professional nursing program
- CPR certification desirable
- Valid Virginia Registered Nurse License
- Certification as a Medication Administration Trainer and First Aid Instructor is required within a time-frame established by the City after initial hire
- Knowledge of general nursing and nursing methods
- Ability to teach and have an understanding of maladjusted youth
- Interpersonal/human relations skills
- Customer service skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Experience in an institutional setting
- Ability to work independently
With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.
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