GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To provide professional nursing care and treatment to inmates in the Adult Correctional Institutions; to assess clients’ needs and plan, develop, implement and evaluate nursing care and treatment programs; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision; work is subject to review and evaluation for compliance with instructions, professional nursing standards and practices.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, monitors and evaluates the activities of licensed practical nurses and ancillary unit personnel engaged in providing nursing and /or health care services to inmates and staff.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of current approved registered nursing practices, methods, procedures and techniques; the ability to read and comprehend complex and technical instructions, manuals and related information; the ability to instruct or direct LPN’s or other health service staff; the ability to provide in-service training to health care providers; the ability to follow oral instructions; the ability to maintain records and prepare reports; and related abilities and capacities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a registered nursing program in an accredited school of nursing.
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment as a registered nurse in an institution hospital or similar care facility providing nursing care and treatment.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The following condition of employment must be met at the time of appointment: Must possess a valid unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island, and maintain such licensure as a condition of employment.