Permanent Temporary Leasing Agent Jobs in Colorado

Location: Weekly travel required between CO, NM, TX, WY

Schedule: Full time hours – shifts vary

Compact License required / must reside in a state listed above

Are you an RN who wants to travel weekly supporting our teams at locations in CO, NM, TX & WY, and make an impact on inmate healthcare as well as earn competitive wages/benefits? Then our Flexible RN position might be right for you!!

CorrHealth is seeking RNs who are available for full-time work (min 36-48hrs weekly) at flexible locations within our region, on a permanent basis. This is not a temporary or contract travel role. You will be scheduled, as needed, on a FT basis between all our sites. Flexible availability required both day/night; 7 days a week. For tax purposes, you must live in either CO, NM, TX or WY.

Registered Nurses (RN) provide a full range of nursing services to inmates including assessing, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementing, and evaluating the medical condition of inmate patients. RNs provide information to other health care team members and contribute to the maintenance or restoration of health status. Along with all other correctional institution employees, the incumbent is also charged with responsibility of maintaining the security of the institution.

Will travel each week to designated CorrHealth facilities.

• Assesses and identifies health problems of new inmates and initiates medical records and special needs POR's
• Responds to day to day medical issues and/or emergencies with patients
• Administers prescribed treatments and medications as needed/medically required
• Prepares medical equipment, records, and rooms for examinations of patients, assisting the provider if necessary
• Practices sound pharmacology practices in preparation, maintenance, administration, and documentation of prescribed drugs and/or IV delivered therapies
• Maintains IVs for IV therapies, as needed
• Meets regularly with the HSA to review medical services administered to patients. May serve as Charge Nurse or Acting Supervisor in the absence of the HSA, and would be responsible for delegation of assignments among staff.
• Is aware of emergency procedures in the event of emergency or crisis situations and the appropriate plan of action governed by triage and written guidelines
• Capable of giving CPR instructions and able to take charge in a CPR emergency. If trained and able, would also be responsible for using AED equipment
• Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment including, but not limited to: AED, EKG, blood pressure device, oxygen, sterilization, Glucometer, Doppler, and Pulse Oximeter
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Delegates tasks appropriately to lower level licensure employees
• Educates patients with regard to diet, hygiene, and methods of prevention of chronic medical diseases
• Travels to scheduled locations, as needed, on a full-time basis; NM, TX, WY, CO

• Current and unrestricted compact license as Registered Nurse; must maintain license
• Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated state accrediting agent at the time the program was completed by the applicant
• Currently AED certified, must maintain certification
• Experience in correctional healthcare preferred, but not required

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Clear and effective verbal and written communication with all coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients
• Excellent verbal and written comprehension
• Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent organizational skills
• Ability to use a computer and use/learn a variety of software, including site-specific computer programs
• Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment
• Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates

• Must be willing to travel weekly
• Must have flexible availability both days and nights seven (7) days a week
• Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
• Must have current CPR/BLS certification
• Must have current TB test (taken within one year)
• Must be willing to follow facility specific policies and procedures in addition to CorrHealth policies and procedures
• Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers
• Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements

• Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures

• Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs
• Ability to position oneself in different spaces
• Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information.
• Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances
• Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations
• Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds

Work is performed inside a correctional facility. Employees are exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates including exposure to blood borne pathogens. Employee is expected to work in accordance with all security rules and regulations to minimize the risk of danger and/or harm to themselves or other employees.

Employee must comply with all current and future State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations, court orders, Administrative Directives and standards and policies and procedures of the site where assigned, including those of professional organizations such as ACA, NCCHC, etc. Employee must treat every other member of the CorrHealth team, all correctional personnel, all inmates and third parties in the facility with the proper dignity and respect. Actions or communications that are inappropriate or degrading will not be tolerated.

Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test (as applicable).