Beacon Health System hiring RNJuvenile Justice Center in South Bend, IN | LinkedIn (2024)

Reports to the Director of Professional and Contract Services. Under supervision of a registered nurse, provides patient care to the facility residents and staff. Implements nursing and medical orders. Conducts health related in-services and maintains all medical records in an accurate and confidential manner and in accordance with HIPPA regulations.

MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

• MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

Renders professional nursing services to facility residents, and staff and plans and implements care in conjunction with the physician by:

• Assesses the health status and needs of residents; providing ongoing assessment as inmate needs and condition requires.
• Reviewing all medical screening forms and consulting the physician for any medical treatments or medications needed.
• Using professional judgment in treating residents, modifying treatment plans to meet individual needs, and contacting the physician as appropriate.
• Administering first aid, administering medications and treatments as prescribed by the Physician, or arranging for transportation to a medical facility as indicated.
• Responding to all written medical requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Reporting any mental or medical problems to the physician and interviewing all persons as needed to determine past and current problems and making referrals as appropriate.
• Notifying the physician of any patients with medical or mental conditions, or dental condition which may require a follow-up referral.
• Assuring strict compliance with regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Arranging for physician rounds and implementing orders received.
• Arranging for consultation, x-ray referrals or lab work, and drawing and obtaining cultures or other specimens as needed and as qualified to perform.
• Approving and coordinating all special dietary needs with the kitchen; distributing diet list on a daily basis, if needed.
• Responding to all emergencies while on duty and maintaining responsibility for "first responder" duties in such a situation.
• Conducting health related in-services and education programs for facility patients and staff.
• Maintaining medical records in an accurate and confidential manner and releasing medical information as described in the Release of Medical Information policy.

Performs other functions to maintain personal competence and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department by:

• Participating in-services and department meetings; also attending conferences as approved.
• Ensuring continuing education is current by updating knowledge of the nursing process, security, and current developments, procedures, and techniques in nursing care and health services in a correctional facility on a regular basis and as directed.
• Maintaining professional affiliations as appropriate.
• Maintaining the nursing office in a clean and orderly manner.
• Identifying the need for and initiating observation orders on residents when necessary; notifying shift commander.
• Determining the most appropriate use of the medical housing in the facility in conjunction with classifications.
• Completing other job-related duties and projects as assigned.

Organizational ResponsibilitiesAssociate complies with the following organizational requirements:

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

Commitment to Beacon's six-point Operating System, referred to as The Beacon Way:

• Leverage innovation everywhere.
• Cultivate human talent.
• Embrace performance improvement.
• Build greatness through accountability.
• Use information to improve and advance.
• Communicate clearly and continuously.

Education And Experience

• The knowledge, skills and abilities are normally acquired through the successful completion of an accredited school of nursing and have a current Registered Nurse license to practice in the State of Indiana. Must have and maintain current CPR certification, and current TB test. A minimum of two years of recent clinical experience with training in emergency first aid procedures.

Knowledge & Skills

• Requires knowledge of and competency in performing independent nursing care procedures, physical and psychosocial assessments, treatments, and diagnostic studies in the correctional setting.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective relationships with facility administrative staff, officers, physicians, residents, and other persons contacted in the community as resources and referrals.
• Requires the analytical ability to gather and interpret data to solve problems that are complex in nature.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner in order to report appropriate job related information needed by other health care providers, patients, and families.
• Requires ability to maintain skills validations as required and evidence of physical health and maintenance of health information.
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism at all times.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) necessary to interact effectively with patients, visitors, and co-workers in a professional, courteous, friendly manner in order to maintain positive working relationships and project a positive image that is consistent with Memorial Staffing guest-relations standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and a commitment to Memorial Health System's mission and values; and the organization's goal of providing world class service by following Memorial's Performance Essentials.

Working Conditions

• Works in a correctional facility healthcare setting.
• Meets with residents in correctional setting.
• Works in a healthcare environment requiring physical exertion, frequent changes in job demands and certain undesirable patient care activities.
• May be exposed to occasional resident altercations.

Physical Demands

• Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to remain on feet and walk for long periods of time, to lift or pull patients or supplies, to provide CPR, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.