Registered Nurse
MassachusettsMassachusetts, United States
Posted July 6, 2023
Full Time
About the Company
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state government that leads in public policy and service delivery, pioneering bold legislative actions that often set national precedents. Its core focus areas include health, education, infrastructure, and economic development, ensuring that millions of residents receive high-quality services daily. What distinguishes Massachusetts is its commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and a collaborative culture that invites talented individuals to shape impactful programs. The state offers a dynamic work environment where public servants can make tangible differences in the lives of citizens.
Job Description
The Middlesex Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified Registered Nurses to work in a correctional setting on the overnight shift. The position involves providing 24-hour care to inmates and detainees at Middlesex Jail & House of Correction in Billerica, MA. Additional responsibilities include assisting physicians, performing emergency services, and ensuring compliance with ACA and NCCHC standards.
Requirements
- Assisting physicians with all in-house clinical duties
- Performing emergency services as necessary
- Dispensing medication as directed
- Accounting for medication, supplies and equipment located in work area
- Making appropriate entries into infirmary log
- Conferring with other shifts regarding patients and other infirmary activities
- Conducting intakes, chart reviews and medication verification tasks
- Ensuring compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) and National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) standards
- Working with State Office of Pharmacy Services (SOPS) with regard to ordering medication and discharge planning
Benefits
- Base salary between $70,824.74 to 72,904.72
- Additional benefits