THE POSITION:

Quality Patient Centered Services, LLC (QPCS) is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team at the Caroline Detention Facility. This is a W-2 position offering comprehensive fringe benefits, including an attractive 401(k) and leave package.

We are proudly partnered with InGenesis, an innovative healthcare provider who is as passionate about health care delivery and mutually mission minded as QPCS to support and serve those in need at the I.C.E. Caroline Detention Facility in Bowling Green, VA

 

ABOUT QPCS

Quality Patient Centered Services LLC (QPCS) is a nurse owned company and clinically supported by health professionals that have worked in similar correctional environments that you will support.

We understand the job. We know what we are asking you. WE GET IT. WE VALUE WHAT YOU DO.

QPCS is a healthcare staffing and consulting firm which has worked exclusively to serve underserved communities for the Federal, State and Local Governments for nearly 13 years.

As part of our team you can be a part of something amazing by serving people in need. Isn’t that why we work in health care anyway?

We are looking for like-minded, motivated, dedicated, passionate and committed professionals to join our QPCS family.

We are committed to hiring individuals who possess core diversity competencies:

● Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace.

● Work effectively with people of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, lifestyle preferences and social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

● Respectively acknowledge people’s differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.

● Promote inclusiveness

● Be culturally sensitive and appropriate

● Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions

Our Core Values uphold our mission to serve with dignity and integrity:

Q – Quality: Standards ensuring exceptional patient care and outstanding service.

P – Passion: Commit dedicated to surpassing staff and client expectations.

C – Community: Teamwork-driven atmosphere to generate diverse opportunities.

S – Sustainability: Trustworthy reliable foundation for future growth and development.

 

THE HARD FACTS

As you work with QPCS, you will learn that we are communicative, transparent, and respectful of your time. We are direct and to the point, especially regarding the onboarding process. This is to ensure the expectations are clear so you are as educated and prepared as possible.

We recognize your commitment to follow through and are respectful of your time invested to do what it takes to join our team.

We welcome you to apply to join our team if the timing is right for you and you are serious about this opportunity.

 

ONBOARDING:

● Working at Federal Government facilities requires security clearance.

● The Federal security clearance process is cumbersome and requires timely commitment from QPCS and our candidates to ensure we are successful securing the position for you.

● Please only apply if you are serious about this opportunity and ready to start putting in the work with us immediately, from day one, as we team together to make this long-term career goal a reality.

Come ready.

● Once offered the opportunity by QPCS, to be fully considered for this position, there is an extensive onboarding process due to the security clearance requirements which MUST be completed timely within a structured time frame set by the federal government.

Come Patient.

● Although you may complete your extensive onboarding timely, there is a significant amount of work to be done to clear each candidate to work at Federal Facilities.

● The goal is to have you cleared and working within 30 days from the date of the job offer acceptance.

● The clearance process, once submitted for review, is beyond the control of QPCS.

● Candidates hired to join our team will be employees of QPCS.

QPCS is ready for YOU!

 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Nurses are the largest group of health care providers within IHSC staffed facilities, providing care 24 hours per day. As part of a comprehensive primary care team (nurses, medical providers, dental providers, behavioral health providers, administrative staff), Registered Nurses in IHSC practice in a collaborative environment providing ambulatory, emergency, mental health, and infirmary care. Common activities Registered Nurses carry out include intake screening and physical exams to identify conditions requiring referral or treatment, care for common acute problems via nursing guidelines, nursing rounds for patients in infirmary care and segregated housing, and coordinating the activities of their assigned shift.

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Degree issuing institution and or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

1. Graduate from an associate, baccalaureate, or graduate nursing program for Registered Nurses located in a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory accredited by The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing.

2. Minimum one year of professional experience as a licensed registered nurse in a hospital, medical office or residential setting.

3. Experience in a detention/correctional healthcare setting preferred.

 

REQUIRED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

1. Current, full and unrestricted license as Registered Nurse in the state in which the duty station is located, or a compact state that allows practice in the state in which the duty station is located. Any changes to license must be reported to employer immediately.

2. This position does not require privileging by IHSC.

3. Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers® certification through the American Heart Association®.

4. Certified Correctional Health Professional, Certified Correctional Health Professional – Registered Nurse, or Certified Corrections Nurse credential preferred, not required.

 

JOB SCHEDULE

1. IHSC operates 24/7/365; this position is required to respond during an emergency activation.

2. This position requires availability to work day, evening and night shifts; availability during weekends and holidays is also required.

3. On-call availability is not required for this position.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Ability to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.

2. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment.

3. Ability to utilize telephonic interpreter/translation services to complete assigned duties if not fluent in a language the patient understands.

4. Ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements.

5. Ability to communicate proficiently in English (verbal and written) in order to develop positive rapport with patients, co-workers and other stakeholders.

6. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment.

7. Ability to navigate an electronic work environment including electronic health records, web-based training and communications.

8. Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.

9. Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides direct care to patients within discipline Scope of Practice and performs functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing and/or competencies.

2. Performs sick call, assessing and treating acute problems using nursing protocols and referring patients to an advanced practice provider, physician, behavioral health provider, and/or dentist as appropriate.

3. Performs physical examinations using established tools for gathering subjective and objective data, referring patients to a medical provider, dental provider, and/or behavioral health provers as appropriate.

4. Provides clinical supervision to Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel, as assigned.

5. Administers medications as ordered. Medications may be given via the oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, topical, ophthalmic, and other enteral and parenteral routes.

6. Performs prescreening and intake screening of patients newly arrived at the facility. Uses established intake tools for gathering subjective and objective data, referring abnormal findings or responses to a medical provider, dental provider, and/or behavioral health provers as appropriate.

7. Performs various treatments such as wound care, vital sign checks, electrocardiograms, etc. as ordered by a medical provider, dental provider, behavioral health provider, or registered nurse.

8. Collects laboratory specimens and performs point-of-care testing or prepares specimens for laboratory processing. Takes appropriate action on lab results received.

9. Responds to medical emergencies and renders emergency care to stabilize patient and prevent deterioration, and transfers patient to appropriate level of care.

10. May be required to participate in involuntary, court-ordered care.

Legal Requirements

● Completion of a criminal history background check and any other clearance as required by the federal government.

● Hold and maintain a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice independently in the state in which the duty station is located. The license must be maintained in a permanent, full, and unrestricted status during the term of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

 

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

 

Application Question(s):

 

• What is a realistic start date for you?

• If you have experience in corrections or detention healthcare, please describe:

 

Experience:

 

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

• Corrections facility medical clinic: 1 year (Preferred)

 

License/Certification:

 

• RN License (Preferred)

• BLS Certification (Preferred)

 

Location:

 

• Bowling Green, VA 22427 (Preferred)

 

Ability to Commute:

 

• Bowling Green, VA 22427 (Required)

 

Ability to Relocate:

 

• Bowling Green, VA 22427: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

 

Work Location: In person