Registered Nursing Services in Fort Worth, Texas at Akicita Federal, LLC

As a Registered Nurse at FMC Carswell, you will provide critical nursing services to Adults in Custody (AIC) within a correctional medical environment. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for delivering direct patient care across various units, including inpatient, outpatient, specialty care, and mental health units.

- Key Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care: Perform routine clinical activities such as taking vital signs, recording patient history, and assisting clinicians during exams and minor surgical procedures.

- Clinical Procedures: Perform venipuncture, start and complete intravenous (IV) lines, and draw/process blood for analysis.

- Emergency Response: Recognize life-threatening emergencies, initiate immediate care, and assist in urgent care areas, including triaging patients.

- Patient Assessment: Develop nursing assessments, implement care plans, and monitor patients for high-risk symptoms (e.g., suicidal or homicidal risk).

- Medication Management: Administer prescribed medications and vaccinations, ensuring accurate documentation in the Bureau Electronic Medical Records (BEMR) system.

- Administrative Duties: Manage daily sick call logs, track appointments, and handle medical record documentation in a timely and legible manner.

- Safety & Security: Maintain accountability of all sharps (needles/scalpels) and adhere strictly to correctional security regulations for the safety of staff and patients.

- Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Graduation from an accredited Registered Nursing program is required.

- Licensure: Must possess and maintain a current, valid Registered Nurse license from the State of Texas.

- Experience: At least six months of professional nursing experience is preferred.

- Certification: Must be Basic Life Saver (BLS) certified through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

- Health Standards: Must provide evidence of recent testing for tuberculosis and other communicable diseases.

- Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with patients of diverse ethnic, cultural, and age backgrounds.

Work Environment & Schedule

- Location: FMC Carswell, Fort Worth, TX (Inpatient, Outpatient, and Mental Health Units).

- Shifts: Staffing includes day and night shifts

- 5:30AM 6:00 PM; 7:00 AM 7:30 PM; 1:00PM 9:30 PM; 7:00 PM 7:30 AM

- Availability: Coverage may include weekends and federally recognized holidays.

- Attire: Professional clothing is required; however, khaki or green clothing is strictly prohibited as it matches the attire worn by the inmate population.

- Setting Nature: Work is performed in a secure correctional facility where delays may occur due to security matters or institutional needs.

- Assignment: 120 day (4 months) commitment