About us: 

MedHealth is a healthcare company dedicated to meeting the customized needs of our state and local government clients. MedHealth is a people-focused company, meaning our staff, our patients, and our clients. MedHealth provides healthcare services in government owned clinics serving government employees and dependents, homeless communities, and detention centers.

We're looking for an FTE RN or LPN to join our team of healthcare professionals at Coos County Correctional Facility.  36 hours per week, Thurs-Sat nights from 1100-2300.  Evening and weekend shift differentials are available.

As a Medtrust team member, our full-time employees are elibible for:

• Competitve pay
• Impressive benefits (PTO, Sick, and Holiday Leave)
• Insurance
• Continuing Education funds
• Health and Wellness
• and more!

MedHealth is a healthcare company dedicated to meeting the customized needs of our state and local government clients. MedHealth is a people-focused company, meaning our staff, our patients, and our clients. MedHealth provides healthcare services in government owned clinics serving government employees and dependents, homeless communities, and detention centers. MedHealth is a subsidiary of Medtrust LLC, a nation-wide federal staffing agency specializing in Air Force Basis, military hospitals, and clinics.

• Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), assists in the evaluation of the physical and mental health of incarcerated patients both in the medical department and in the housing units
• Collaborates with security, mental health, and other medical staff in all aspects of patient care
• Administers medications according to all medication administration rights and in accordance with Med Policies and Procedures and any specific practitioner directions.  Medications may be given PO, IM, or IV (when certified) and patients will be monitored for adverse drug reactions. 
• Makes appropriate referrals for continued and/or higher level of care in accordance with MedHealth policies and procedures and according to provider direction
• Assists the health care practitioner in the clinic or during minor medical/surgical procedures as needed
• Communicates information to nursing staff, providers, health care unit supervisory personnel, and other staff as necessary.
• Completes diagnostic testing when ordered including EKGs and lab collection (blood and urine) when certified.  Communicates results with the provider as appropriate
• Attends mandatory monthly staff meetings and annual trainings.

• Treats staff, security, and all patients with respect and professionalism.
• Keeps an accurate perpetual count of all sharps (including but not limited to needles, syringes, scissors, etc.) and all narcotics and controlled substances.
• Other duties as assigned.

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• Current and unobstructed licensure by the state of Oregon
• 1 year of experience
• Correctional experience preferred but not required
• Must submit to a criminal background check and obtain/maintain security clearance
• Must submit to a pre-employment drug screen