Registered Nurse
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1558, Belmead Lane, Irving, Dallas County, Texas, 75061, United States
About the Role
Correctional professionals in this role foster a humane and secure environment while ensuring public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. As a Registered Nurse, you will provide direct patient care services within the institution's hospital or clinic, adhering to all legal, ethical, and institutional standards.
Your day-to-day responsibilities involve delivering general nursing care to inmates, with potential specialization in areas such as psychiatric, operating room, orthopedic, or geriatric units. You will be responsible for developing comprehensive nursing assessments for each patient, encompassing planning, implementation, and evaluation of care. This includes identifying high-risk symptoms and behaviors, such as suicidal or homicidal ideation, and risks for verbal or physical abuse. Additionally, you will conduct nutritional screenings and refer patients to dietitians when necessary, while continuously monitoring and revising care plans. You will also assess discharge planning needs and coordinate care delegation based on your clinical assessments.
Security and Culture
Along with all other correctional institution employees, you are charged with the responsibility of maintaining the security of the institution. Staff correctional responsibilities precede all other duties required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis, ensuring a safe environment for both patients and staff.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1558, Belmead Lane, Irving, Dallas County, Texas, 75061, United States
Irving, Texas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide direct patient care services to inmates in the institution hospital and clinic
- check_circleDevelop nursing assessments including planning, implementing, and evaluating care
- check_circleDocument discharge planning needs and coordinate care delegation
- check_circleIdentify high-risk symptoms such as suicidal or homicidal behaviors in patients
- check_circleMaintain institutional security as a primary correctional responsibility
- check_circleConduct nutritional screenings and refer patients to dietitians when necessary
- check_circleMonitor, evaluate, and revise patient care plans as needed
Requirements
- verifiedRegistered Nurse license
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A Registered Nurse at Federal Bureau of Prisons is responsible for the following: Provide direct patient care services to inmates in the institution hospital and clinic; Develop nursing assessments including planning, implementing, and evaluating care; Document discharge planning needs and coordinate care delegation; and Identify high-risk symptoms such as suicidal or homicidal behaviors in patients.
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To qualify for the Registered Nurse at Federal Bureau of Prisons position, applicants should have: Registered Nurse license.
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Registered Nurse at Federal Bureau of Prisons is based in 1558, Belmead Lane, Irving, Dallas County, Texas, 75061, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Federal Bureau of Prisons has listed this Registered Nurse role as on-site.
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Key skills for Registered Nurse at Federal Bureau of Prisons include Registered Nurse; Nursing Care; Nursing Assessment; Psychiatric; Operating Room; Orthopedics; Geriatrics; and Nutritional Screening.
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Registered Nurse at Federal Bureau of Prisons is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.