Travel Nurse RN - Correctional - $55 to $60 per hour in Mercer, PA

As Charge Nurse, direct and coordinate nursing care delivery for assigned units, wards, or living areas, primarily on evening or night shifts. As Staff Nurse, provide direct professional nursing care and support specialty nursing functions such as infection control, quality improvement, or risk management, as assigned.

TravelNurseSource is working with 22nd Century Healthcare, Inc. to find a qualified Correctional RN in Mercer, Pennsylvania, 16137!

Duration: 1 year to long term
Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Job Description:

• Perform duties as a Charge Nurse, Staff Nurse, or Assessment Coordinator providing nursing care and treatment services in a Commonwealth facility.
• Deliver nursing care to individuals with mental illness, physical injury or illness, developmental disabilities, and/or dysfunctional behavior.
• As Charge Nurse, direct and coordinate nursing care delivery for assigned units, wards, or living areas, primarily on evening or night shifts.
• Assess staffing needs and make decisions regarding staff utilization, supplies, and equipment.
• Supervise paraprofessional and non-professional nursing staff to ensure quality patient care.
• Ensure coordination and coverage of nursing services and maintain accurate clinical records.
• As Assessment Coordinator, develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care and treatment plans.
• Coordinate nursing care with interdisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with residents and families.
• Complete all required documentation in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• As Staff Nurse, provide direct professional nursing care and support specialty nursing functions such as infection control, quality improvement, or risk management, as assigned.
• Exercise independent clinical judgment in the application of professional nursing practices.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician or licensed practitioner orders and nursing standards.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, including full body assessments and mental health status evaluations, and participate in development of the Plan of Care.