Registered Nurse (RN) - $7,500 Bonus - Colorado Springs, CO - Med Surg

Company: CO El Paso Cty Justice Ct
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) - $7,500 Bonus - Colorado Springs, CO
Why Wellpath

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to "Always Do The Right Thing!", and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

About this role

The Registered Nurse (RN) in this role is responsible for managing the sick-call process for inmate patients at the facility. They must ensure that inmates receive medical, mental health, or dental services within the appropriate timeframe and refer them to specialty providers as needed. The RN will work closely with other healthcare providers and follow established policies and procedures to provide optimal care for patients .

Additional Details

$7,500.00 Bonus!Generous benefit package including tuition reimbursement.NOW is your moment to make a difference! Join our Wellpath family and make a difference everyday providing care to society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Our team has the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those of you whose calling it is to serve others, we get it, it is ours too. This is your moment not only to advance your career, but to join a mission that aligns with your own. We are Wellpath. We are the right people, striving to do the right thing. We will continue to create healthier communities - wherever we go, wherever we grow - one patient at a time.

What you bring to the table

Education

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree from a NLN (National League of Nurses) approved program; graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Experience
  • Must possess competence in the performance of the following services: crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, medical nursing care, and psychiatric nursing care.
  • (2) years of direct work experience preferred. Licenses/Certifications
    • Must have a current, unrestricted license to practice as Registered Nurse in the state the facility is located.
    • Must currently possess and maintain CPR certification. What you will do
      • Review and triage inmate sick call requests, sorting them by emergent and non-emergent status.
      • Maintain a detailed log of all sick call requests and ensure they meet facility policy and accreditation timeframes .
      • Use physician-approved nursing protocols for care and treatment and document all inmate contacts while maintaining confidentiality of medical records.
        • Refer inmate patients to medical providers if medically indicated , and evaluate symptoms, reactions, and progress of patients in the sick call process.
        • Chart and report problems to management for proper evaluation and resolution. Our investment in you
          
          --- Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
          --- Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
          --- Excellent career growth opportunities
          
          Join us and find a career that supports:
          --- Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
          --- Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
          --- Autonomy in a warm team environment
          --- Growth and training
          
          Perks and Benefits
          In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
          --- DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
          --- Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
          --- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
          --- Company paid life insurance
          --- Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
          --- Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
          --- Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
          
          

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