Registered Nurse

To Apply for this Job Click HerePOSITION: Registered NurseLOCATION: Penitentiary of New Mexico$5,000 Sign On Bonus!!!Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is a member of the Wexford family: a group of the nation's leading innovative correctional health care companies.  At Wexford Health Sources, Inc., our philosophy is that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone. We simply care for those in need and the corrections environment is our venue.POSITION SUMMARY* Under the clinical supervision of the Director of Nursing, the incumbent is responsible for delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.* Also directs and guides patient teaching activities and ancillary personnel, while maintaining standards of professional nursing.* Utilizes electronic medical record system as applicable throughout the scope of duties and responsibilities.  * Assesses physical, psychological and psychosocial dimensions of patients within the healthcare unit and, as necessary, in the housing units.* Applies knowledge of illnesses, injuries and diseases using available resources in obtaining a health history, and in the assessment process.* Provides leadership to RNs, LPNs, MAs, CNAs and other nursing paraprofessionals in patient care as related to medical aspects of patient care.* Reviews and monitors all offenders receiving medications, as assigned and maintains charts and records.* Utilize therapeutic communication skills and effective interviewing techniques to elicit pertinent historical information and make appropriate referral as required.BENEFITSWexford Health offers a competitive benefits package including:* Performance check-ins with annual merit increase* Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave* Paid holidays* Comprehensive health insurance through BlueCross BlueShield* Dental and Vision insurance* 401(k) retirement saving plan* Company-paid short-term disability* Healthcare and dependent care spending account* Continuing education optionsJob Requirements:The following requirements list the minimum to qualify.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.LICENSING: Current, valid New Mexico Registered Nursing LicenseCERTIFICATION: Current CPR CertificationEDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Associate's Degree required; Bachelors' Degree preferred.PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience; correctional nursing experience a plusEOE/M/F/D/V16145* ,* ,* To Apply for this Job Click Here