Coordinate health services for the general patient population to meet applicable policies and standards by:* Complete health appraisals on admission and do periodic health appraisals to both patients and staff according to DOC policy* Conduct a health clinic for patients in order to identify significant medical, mental health and/or dental issues, determine appropriate nursing interventions and make referrals as needed.* Physical examination of all reported patient injuries/illness which may also include staff.
* Document required visits to patients in segregated status in a timely matter.* Maintain DOC electronic medical records consistent with appropriate standards.* Maintain an ongoing awareness of patients with potential for self-destructive behavior.
Assess patients to identify appropriate mental health nursing interventions.*Collaborate with members of an inter-disciplinary health team to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate patient care.*Respond to all medical emergencies and provide emergency health care*Plan and conduct emergency drills in accordance with institutional procedure.*Assume primary clinical responsibility for health services to patients during weekend and holiday assignment*Complete discharge summaries on patients scheduled to leave.*Practice nursing following State board practice standards for registered nurse.
More information regarding the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing is available at the Nurse Licensure Compact
Review the provisions of the statute that authorized the creation of the Nurse Licensure Compact at Chapter 152E, Iowa Code.