Job Description

Status:

Full-Time

Shift:

1st

As a Registered Nurse, have you ever wanted to work somewhere where you can fully use all the skills you learned and see different types of patients every day? Where your work is valued, you are in a safe and secure place, and most of the patients are very appreciative of your care.

NaphCare is hiring a Registered Nurses (RNs) just like you to join our Medication Assisted Opioid Treatment Program (MAT) at the Washoe County Jail located in Reno, Nevada. Full Time Day Shifts, Part Time, PRN shifts are available! Pay rates range from $39.00 - $48.75 per hour based on shift, site needs, licensure and experience.

At NaphCare, we want you to be able to use your skills. Our positions encourage cross-training, and include roles such as intake booking nurse, mental health nurse, detox nurse, sick call nurse and health and physical assessments nurse.

This is what our employees say about working in correctional healthcare for NaphCare. \xe2\x80\x9cI cannot believe I worked 20 years as a nurse before finding corrections. I have never felt more valued and I love how every day is so different and exciting. I feel safer here than when I worked in the ER.\xe2\x80\x9d Justin, DON

Position Description:

\xc2\xb7 Assists the prescriber in conducting physical and mental assessments of patients; monitors and documents patient symptoms.

\xc2\xb7 Triages patient appointments with prescriber.

\xc2\xb7 Provides education to patients about the impact of opioid addiction on physical health, and monitor related medical conditions such as TB, Hep C , HIV/AIDS and STDs, working with staff to refer patients to medical care resources.

\xc2\xb7 In consultation with the pharmacist, provides education to patients about potential drug interactions.

\xc2\xb7 Obtains physician orders; orders medications; collaborates with pharmacy; transcribes orders.

\xc2\xb7 Administers medications both intramuscularly and orally.

\xc2\xb7 Completes medically-related assessments including taking vital signs.

\xc2\xb7 Draws blood and performs urine drug screens; labels specimens via computer printout; administers and interprets TB tests; processes gel top blood tubes via centrifuge; assists, monitors and tracks lab results.

\xc2\xb7 Assesses patient service needs, capabilities and appropriateness for services; presents options and services based upon a needs assessment.

\xc2\xb7 Maintains thorough documentation of daily activities.

\xc2\xb7 Attends and participates in staff meetings as required.

• Responds to medical emergency situations, including the administration of naloxone to reverse opioid overdose. Respond to and initiate care for medical and mental health emergencies.
• Assist with daily triage/sick call, minor medical/surgical procedures, patient assessments, examinations and/or treatment.
• Initiate and document prescribed protocol agreement.
• Observe and evaluate the performance of the licensed practical/vocational nursing staff.

\xc2\xb7 All other duties as assigned.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees include:

• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan!
• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Lowest Cost Benefits! $77 for single, $282 for family!
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 100% vested 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• On-site education
• Free Continuing Education!
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays - Starts day one!

We support your growth and internal promotion. Once hired, we encourage our employees to continue to seek opportunities for advancement and leadership.

NaphCare is a family owned, medical technology company that has been delivering high quality healthcare to correctional facilities across the nation for over 30 years. Come join our team of over 4000 employees and growing! NaphCare pays well, offers outstanding benefits, and has an incredibly engaged corporate support team to make sure you have what you need to be truly excellent at what you do.

We know you may have questions before applying. To speak to a recruiter directly, email your questions or resume to talent.acquisition@naphcare.com.

*New grads are encouraged to apply - we\'ll train you in the exciting field of correctional healthcare!*

NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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