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Independent Nursing Services is still one of the few independently owned and operated staffing companies in America. Owned and operated by clinical nurses whose top priority is quality of patient care.

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Job Description 

Registered Nurse
Corrections
LVN

Independent Nursing Services has been growing strong for 15 years and is Nurse owned and operated. Whether you’re looking to in Texas or Nationwide we have opportunities throughout the United States to meet your needs.  In fact, we have a variety of long-term and short-term opportunities with some of the best hospitals and healthcare facilities available.

Independent Nursing Services has PRN correctional assignments in and around Huntsville, Houston, and Beaumont for LVN’s and RN’s. Correctional nursing is one of the most unique areas of nursing today for the right person. It is nursing’s best kept secret! This area of nursing is also an opportunity to serve a unique population and make a difference!

 

Some of the Duties May Included but is not limited to:  

  • Assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to inmates.
  • Coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment as directed by the physician
  • Maintain aseptic techniques and infection control precautions as required.
  • Assist physician in minor medical or surgical procedures.
  •  Assist in screening of apparent emergencies for necessity and priority to be seen by the physician and conduct daily sick call screening & Med Pass
  •  Check and change surgical dressings as required.
  •  Maintain working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reaction/overdose.
  • Maintain working knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition.
  • Maintain working knowledge of social and behavioral sciences, particularly as applied to the correctional institutional setting.
  • Be capable of giving CPR instructions and ability to take charge in a CPR emergency.
  • Maintain the Problem Oriented Medical Record.
  • Administer medications including IM injections upon physician’s orders.
  • Recommend improved procedures, equipment, and supplies to Supervisor.
  • Participate in periodic quality of care and chart review.

  

RN(S) and LVN (S) FOR  LOCAL PRN ASSIGNMENTS  

  

At Independent Nursing Services, we work hard to match you with the job that fits your skills, your work preferences and your experience. We focus on finding you the right career opportunity so you can focus on what you do best, providing great patient care.

We have listened closely to our team of nurses over the years and have responded by creating a comprehensive pay and benefits package that includes:

 

  • Competitive Weekly Pay  - Direct Deposit
  • Housing
  • Travel Reimbursement
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Two Plans Available               
  • Continental American Supplemental Insurance
  • MetLife- Dental and Vision Coverage
  • AFLAC- Disability, Cancer, and Life Insurance Policies
  • Referral Bonus - up to $1,000
  • Completion Bonus and/or Loyalty Bonus
  • 401(k) plan

At Independent Nursing Services, we work hard to match you with the job that fits your skills, your work preferences and your experience. We focus on finding you the right career opportunity so you can focus on what you do best, providing great patient care.

 

 


Job Requirements 

The following are some of the requirements for new applicants.

 

  • Current and valid license and/or certification from the state of practice.
  • A minimum number of years of experience are required, depending on the service area and classification applied for.
  • Certain tests, x-rays, immunity, vaccination are required.
  • Successful completion of a competency screening related to area of expertise.
  • Verifiable prior employment.
  • Acknowledgment of various risks reduction, safety, control, preparedness, directives, guidelines and programs.
  • Background check and/or fingerprinting (state / client-specific)
  • Drug/alcohol testing and confirmation.

In addition, our employees are expected to meet requirements and clearances in accordance with our Clients, JCAHO, OSHA, state and federal regulatory bodies.

 

 

Call us today and see for yourself how Independent Nursing Services can work for you.

 

 

Independent Nursing Services Equal Opportunity Employer

 

 

 

 

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