Nursing Jobs in Croydon, PA
University Correctional Healthcare is seeking a Per Diem UCHC Staff Nurse Mental Health for New Jersey State Prison, located in Trenton, NJ. The Staff Nurse utilizes the nursing process to meet a variety of health care needs with ambulatory care as a primary focus. Works with a variety of health care professionals and security officers in a correctional environment. Among the duties are: Provides direct and indirect nursing care to meet physiological, psychosocial and emotional needs of the inmate-patient including adults (18 to 64 years), and geriatrics (65+) within the framework established by the correctional system. Utilizes effective communication skills by demonstrating respect, concern and courtesy in all interpersonal relationships. Uses current knowledge to promote a safe environment for providing health care to inmate-patients. 
Assesses, implements, and evaluates care needed by assigned patients under the direction of the licensed physician. The RN is knowledgeable about principles, theories, current methods and techniques of nursing practice. Using the nursing process, the RN collaborates with the patient, patient's family member(s)/significant others, professional peers and other members of the health care team to individualize patient care. Directs nursing support staff in the provision of patient care according to the standards of nursing practice, administrative and departmental policies and procedures. Professional education, training or additional certifications may be required by specialty area. Education Bachelor's Degree Preferred Other Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Required Experience 1 year experience in area of clinical specialty Preferred Licenses PA Registered Nurse License Required Basic Life Support Required 
