Job DescriptionPay: $40 per hour + $5,000 sign on bonus!Work schedule: Rotating 3x12s, Day 6am-6pm or Night 6pm - 6am shift ($2 night shift differential)Benefit package includes:
- Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug Benefits
- Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
Make a difference! Operated by Management & Training Corporation Medical, the Otero County Prison in Chaparral, New Mexico, provides a safe working environment for our staff. Join our compassionate team of health care professionals and help an underserved population. What you'll do: You'll report administratively to the health services administrator, clinically to the prescribing provider and be supervised by the director of nursing. You'll perform duties concerned with the care of the sick and injured, prevention of illness and promotion of good health in compliance with MTC Medical and various customer directives. Essential Functions:
- Attend sick call with the physicians to see inmates; prepare examining room and equipment. Call the physician for medication and treatment orders and other emergencies.
- Operate pill call, administer medication and accurately and completely document treatment as required by applicable policies and procedures.
- Examine and assess inmates with illnesses or injuries or inmates who become ill or injured; confer with physician to refer inmates to the emergency room as required by their condition and document in medical record or other forms as appropriate.
- Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records; observe applicable HIPAA rules.
- Review medical files to determine all provided services are documented.
- Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses.
- Comply with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially those covering controlled substances.
- Observe and record inmate behavior, assess and triage with appropriate documentation
- Inspect medical unit for items that could be used as contraband by inmates; securely store or safely dispose of supplies and equipment. Control medication, syringes, or other medical supplies.
- Provide health counseling and health education on individual or group basis, as required.
- Prepare and maintain narrative, statistical, summary and operational records, reports and logs.
- Assist corporate counsel with responses to inmate lawsuits.
- Attend scheduled staff meetings, promote communications and flow of relevant information in the medical unit.
- Facilitate, where applicable, NCCHC/ACA/JCAHO accreditation of the medical program by providing the required level of efficiency and approved, appropriate medical services.
- Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include administering basic emergency medical aid, physically removing people away from dangerous situations, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.
- Interpret an extensive variety of medical and technical instructions in the form of handwritten text, correspondence, policies, regulations, procedures, reports, directions for forms completion and other documents.
Education and Experience Requirements: High School Diploma or GED and a Degree in nursing, current, valid nursing license for the state of New Mexico or compact state required. Must possess current CPR certification. Must work within New Mexico state board of nursing scope of practice. Valid driver's license in the state of New Mexico or Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management. Post Hire Requirements: Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and maintain appropriate facility clearance. Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through ...@mtctrains.com or 801-###-####. About Us Learn more about Management & Training Corporation here