UHealthSolutions, Inc. is seeking to hire a Radiology Nurse to work within The Federal Medical Center in Butner, NC. FMC Butner is a United States federal prison in North Carolina for male inmates of all security levels who have special health needs. It is part of the Butner Federal Correctional Complex (FCC Butner) and is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), a division of the United States Department of Justice. It is located near the Research Triangle area of Durham, Raleigh and Chapel Hill. POSITION SUMMARY: Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plan, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' condition.
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel as required.
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
- Instruct individuals on topics such as health education, disease prevention, and develop health improvement plans.
- Prepare patients for and assist with examination or treatment.
- Inventory, maintain, log, and secure supplies needed for each modality.
- Administer IVs and verify all medication as orders.
- Ensure proper disposal of all biohazard waste materials.
- Maintain a clean environment for all work areas.
REQUIREMENTS:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Must pass pre-employment examination.
- Background and investigation required.
- English language proficiency required.
- All other duties and responsibilities as required by contract.
- Current Basic Life Support (BL) Certification.
EDUCATION Associate's Degree in Nursing is required. A current and clear Registered Nurse License in the state where assigned is required. Experience with chemo/oncology or certification preferred. Language Skills:
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
- Fluency in additional (second) language desirable
Professional Requirements:
- Demonstrates respect and civility in all interactions with others
- Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean
- Completes annual educational requirements
- Wears identification while on duty
- Ensures compliance with policies and procedures
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates an it's my job attitude by doing appropriate tasks that are not assigned and performing other duties as assigned.
- Works effectively and cooperatively in groups/teams.
- Takes appropriate actions to meet the needs and expectations of the customer.
- Interacts with employees, patients, physicians, and anyone else while at work in a professional manner.
- Serves as a positive example by speaking positively about other employees, departments, physicians and the federal medical center.
- Follows department and hospital policies and procedures.
- Follows appropriate infection control practices.
- Assists with training of employees as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge necessary to make appropriate clinical decisions and interaction relative to the specific age of a patient.
- Skills validation/certification of competencies for the duties and responsibilities required for position.
- Maintain North Carolina License requirements for CEUs.
- Work involves contact with patients of all ages, family members, physicians, nursing, and all other members of the health care team.
- Work is performed in all areas of the institution.
- Work may require lifting or pushing in excess of 30 pounds.
- Work may require carrying objects approximately 20 pounds
- Work requires walking, running, climbing and bending.
- Customer service and communication expertise
Additional Information: As a UHealthSolutions employee working at the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCC Butner, you must comply not only with all of the policies, rules and regulations of UHealthSolutions, but also with all of the rules and regulations of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCC Butner. You will be trained in UHealthSolutions and Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCC Butner policies by UHealthSolutions and Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCC Butner, respectively. As a condition of employment with UHealthSolutions, it is a requirement that all employees must be able to gain and maintain Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCC Butner approval for facility access. Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of urinalysis, physical, and background investigation. All applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks. Successful completion of the Introduction to Correctional Techniques , three week training course is required. This position has been identified as test designated. Incumbents will be subject to urinalysis testing under the BOP Drug Free Workplace Plan. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. UHS reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, due to business necessity. UHealthSolutions is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds.