Established in 1988 to address the nursing shortage, Maxim Healthcare Services has since evolved to service every sector of the healthcare industry. Today, Maxim Staffing Solutions, a division of Maxim Healthcare Services, employs thousands of clinicians, allied health professionals, physicians, and administrative personnel as one of the largest and fastest growing healthcare companies in the nation. We specialize in placing personnel on per diem, contract, temp-to-perm, travel, and direct hire assignments. At Maxim, we pride ourselves on the provision of unmatched service to each and every candidate.

Currently seeking an experienced and professional Registered Nurse to work a full time on going contract within a correctional facility in Toledo, OH.

Candidates are required to have a minimum of one year recent experience working as a Registered Nurse.

The Corrections Registered Nurse will provide inmates with routine and emergency health care in the Medical Section of a Corrections Facility and will conduct health histories on inmates. When necessary, makes referrals of inmates to the staff physician, nurse practitioner, dentist, mental health professional, or specialist in alcohol and drug abuse treatment. Also determines the need for emergency hospital care. Ensures all medication is administered in accordance with standard operating procedures and as ordered by the authorizing authority.

Responsibilities include:

Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.

Performs focused interview to identify specific patients needs.

Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition.

Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from health care members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses.

Documents the patient's plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions.

Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient care requirements.

Monitors consistency between patient plan of care and actions of medical staff.

Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard.

Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment.

Initiates and evaluates patient and/or family education.

Revises the plan of care according to evaluation, changes in medical plan of care, and effective/ineffective nursing interventions.

Documents patient's response to nursing and other interventions.

Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs of an assigned unit/floor including establishing priorities.

Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment.

Participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications with the chosen facility.

Supports professional practice by observing the following: Uses knowledge and practices in accordance with 1) the Nurse Practice Act; 2) Standards of Nursing Practice; 3) Standards of Patient Care; 4)

JCAHO, state and local laws; 5) Patient's Bill of Rights; and 6) Maxim Healthcare, nursing and client hospital policies.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include:

Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices.

One year of full-time experience providing hands-on health care.

Full command, verbal and written, of the English language.

Current Health Certificate (if applicable).

Current PPD or Chest X-Ray.

One year prior professional nursing experience preferred.

Current BLS card.

Successful completion of screening tests for the clinical specialty area(s) in which the RN practices with a score of 80% or greater.

Maxim background screening.

Maxim employees are our greatest asset. We offer the following benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

401k Program

Competitive Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Direct Deposit

Positive Work Environment and Internal Bonuses

Travel Benefits (as applicable)

24 hour on- call service

Since 1988, Maxim Healthcare Services has become one of the largest employers of clinicians in the nation. At Maxim Staffing Solutions, a division of Maxim Healthcare Services, we're known for our quality of patient care, commitment to employee development and emphasis on customer service. Maxim knows that you deserve great benefits, flexible scheduling and rewarding assignments, so our Healthcare Recruiters will match your skills, experience and schedule in order to find you the best assignments in top medical facilities. Maxim Recruiters are always available to provide you with the assistance you need to get your job done, so call us today; Maxim has a solution for you.

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