Registered Nurse (RN)-Transition Training and HSA Support Nurse - Northwest Region at Vancouver

Job Description

Category: Nursing

Shift: -not applicable-

Date: 8/30/2013

Position: Transition Training and HSA Support Nurse (RN)

Location: Clark County Jail

Reporting to the Vice President of Nursing and Program Services, the Transition, Training and HSA Support Nurse (RN) must have previous management and corrections experience. The HSA Support Nurse provides healthcare services to facility inmates within the scope of his/her license to practice medicine, and at the direction of licensed and qualified physicians and mid-level providers. This RN is expected to oversee aspects of care delivered by those possessing lower level licensure or credentials (i.e., LPN, CNA, etc.) when on assignment. This RN will travel to sites operated by Conmed Healthcare, Inc., to assist with the transition of new contracts; to assist with the orientation and training of new HSAs; to provide coverage at sites where the HSA has resigned or absent for a period of time; conduct quality assurance activities and pre-audit assessments. The Transition, Training and HSA Support Nurse must be willing and able to travel extensively by car and airplane. This position will require approximately 85% travel, including overnight stays. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:1. Temporarily accepts responsibility as the Transition HSA, while assisting with interviewing, hiring and training of the newly hired HSA for that facility.2. Conduct Continuous Quality Assurance (CQI) assessments and quality assurance reviews, including Health Records, Health Care and Mental Health Services, Special Needs and Systems Review.3. Review practices within the Medical Department to ensure compliance with Conmed Policy and Procedures, Nursing Assessment Protocols and other written directives.4. Perform systems and documentation reviews to determine standards compliance associated with licensing and regulatory agencies including, but not limited to Board of Physicians, Board of Pharmacy, Board of Nursing, ACA and NCCHC.

Job Requirements

The RN must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing, currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Washington/Oregon, and possess and maintain current CPR certification. Must be willing to obtain and maintain licensure in both Washington and Oregon.Previous experience and awareness of state, American Correctional Association (ACA) and/or National Commission on Correctional Standards (NCCHC) standards is required. Must have correctional experience and medical, surgical or emergency / trauma experience. Willingness to become licensed in the multiple states that Conmed has contracts will be required.
Country: USA, State: Washington, City: Vancouver, Company: Conmed Inc.