Job DetailsJob Location: Front Street Detention Facility - Kansas City, MO 64120Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeSalary Range: $50.00 - $50.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: 3rd ShiftJob Category: Nursing/Nursing Support  SUMMARY: Our associates deliver a higher standard of business services to support medical care and behavioral health care. We maintain professionalism, integrity, and commitment as we solve problems and make lives easier. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Timely and accurately assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients  Contact practitioner to obtain orders  Administer prescribed medication, treatments and other tasks as ordered by the practitioner  Provide emergency first aid care, when appropriate  Check and record vital signs, peak flows, blood glucose checks, weight, and other diagnostic tests on-site, when appropriate  Triage officer intake screenings for necessity and priority at sick call  Collect and record data for statistical reporting on the CQI  Record information in chronic clinic and outcome study documents as indicated  Report reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the patients’ emotional or physical condition  Provide patient education on topics such as correctional facility’s policies and discharge planning  Record care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms  Collaborate and coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment, as directed by the practitioner  Maintain aseptic techniques and infection control precautions as required  Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reaction/overdose  Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition  Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of social and behavioral sciences, particularly as applied to the correctional institutional setting  Recommend improved procedures, equipment, and supplies to your supervisor  Notify supervisor of medical or security incidents  Present/participate in in-service education sessions  Perform duties within the scope of practice mandated by state and local standards  Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA practices as required by government agencies  Oversee and delegate duties as expected and allowed under the RN scope of practice  May be directed to cover shifts at multiple correctional facilities  May be asked to act as a back-up to the H.S.A/Site Manager  May be asked to train new hires and coworkers  Any and all other duties as assigned  QualificationsREQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Active nursing license in the state in which services are to be provided, in good standing  Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; hands-on training  Excellent documentation skills  Knowledge of the RN scope of practice  Benefits (Benefits eligibility is determined by employment status): Referral program 401(k) w/employer match Health insurance Vision insurance Dental insurance Professional Development Paid Time Off Disability Insurance