Charge Registered Nurse - Correctional Nursing Leadership
Overview
You lead the total health care delivery system in your assigned nursing unit at Wellpath, overseeing patient care from assessment through evaluation. You coordinate with other departments, manage nursing staff, and ensure compliance with all policies and CPR protocols. This role puts you at the center of correctional health care, where you drive quality outcomes in a high-stakes environment. You get to shape patient care standards and staff performance, making a direct impact on safety and health.
What You'll Do6
- 1Supervise the total health care delivery system on your unit, ensuring every patient receives comprehensive, coordinated care.
- 2Monitor nursing service and maintain accurate health records, identifying problems and proposing corrective actions.
- 3Coordinate with other departments to align patient care and ensure seamless operations.
- 4Assist with staff orientation, training, and evaluations, and adjust staffing levels to meet contractual requirements.
- 5Maintain unit cleanliness, appearance, and appropriate levels of medical equipment and supplies.
- 6Attend monthly staff meetings and foster a professional atmosphere across the unit.
Requirements5
- 11+ year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
- 2Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- 3Current RN licensure within the state of employment.
- 4Current CPR Certification.
- 5Experience in a correctional or acute care setting preferred.
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