Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Registered Nurse II to work at a Correctional Facility in Capron, Virginia. These are registry positions with our company.

Pay Rate : $37 - $45.90 / hour

Pay rate is determined by experience.

Job Details:

• Charge Nurse day shift

Job Responsibilities:

• Supports nursing care standards through adherence to existing policies and procedures.

• Regularly attends unit conferences and makes recommendations for improvement in patient care via the patient care conference and unit conference.

• Participates in peer review as appropriate.

• Obtains and documents nursing history from patients and/or significant others that is comprehensive of present condition and prior problems. Performs basic assessment of patients, indicating adequate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Records vital signs, notes changes, and pursues more-specific investigations as needed. Identifies abnormal diagnostic data and shows a fundamental understanding of its implications by reporting information to the physician and others caring for the patient, and by incorporating information in the nursing care plan.

• Uses assessment information to develop a care plan before the end of duty time that communicates enough information for incoming staff to adequately care for the patient. Reviews and develops care plans for assigned patients. Includes the patient and his or her family in planning care, establishing priorities, and setting goals.

• Uses care plans as a basis for providing safe and therapeutic care to patients. Communicates with the patient and his or her family and other members of the health care team in carrying out the goals of the care plan. Accepts accountability for clinical care of assigned patients including supervision of nonprofessional personnel.

• Evaluates and notes the patient's response to nursing care defined in the nursing care plan and medical records.

• Assumes responsibility for professional growth by current reading and attendance at educational programs and unit conferences.

Requirements:

• At least one year (12 months) of experience as a Registered Nurse II

• Nurses with 10+ years experience as a RN II

• A valid and current RN license issued by the State of Virginia

• A valid and current CPR card (American Heart Association)

• Proficiency in the English language is necessary for communication with other staff and patients. RN must be able to communicate effectively in oral and written English

If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at 800-928-5561 and ask to speak with Vanessa Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM PST).

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Health Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability