RN
Company: Integrated Practice Management LLC
Location: Visalia
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: POSITION SUMMARY
Under the clinical supervision of the Director of Nursing or
Nursing Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for delivery of
patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning,
implementation, and evaluation. Also directs and guides patient
teaching activities and ancillary personnel, while maintaining
standards of professional nursing. Utilizes electronic medical
record system as applicable throughout the scope of duties and
responsibilities JOB RELATIONSHIPS REPORTS TO: Clinical supervision
provided by the Director of Nursing or Nursing Supervisor
SUPERVISES: None exercised in this position DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Assesses physical, psychological and psychosocial dimensions of
patients within the healthcare unit and, as necessary, in the
housing units. Applies knowledge of illnesses, injuries and
diseases using available resources in obtaining a health history,
and in the assessment process. Provides leadership to RNs, LVNs,
MAs, CNAs and other nursing paraprofessionals in patient care as
related to medical aspects of patient care. Reviews and monitors
all offenders receiving medications, as assigned and maintains
charts and records. Utilize therapeutic communication skills and
effective interviewing techniques to elicit pertinent historical
information and make appropriate referral as required. Implement
professional nursing services in a thorough and competent manner in
accordance with standards, rules, protocols, policies and
procedures. Make referrals to the appropriate health care provider
in a timely manner based on diagnostic tests, labs, and nursing
diagnosis. Contact physician for medication orders as necessary to
ensure medication continuity of care. Demonstrate knowledge of
Pharmacology to include drug reaction, drug interaction, side
effects, cautions, and contraindications. Administer medication in
a safe and efficient manner consistent with prescribed orders,
mouth checks, and established standards and keeps proper charts and
records. Participates in the training of facility personnel on
mental health required training per NCCHC and Title 15 standards.
Complies with correctional facility policies and procedures Perform
within the normal limits of the State Nurse Practice Act, Code of
Ethics for Nurses, policies and procedures and facility
policy/procedures and standards. Communicates information to other
nursing staff, physicians, physician assistants, Health Care Unit
supervisory personnel, and department correctional officers and
departments. Respects dignity and confidentiality of patients.
Makes suggestions for improving work conditions to the Director of
Nursing and Nursing Supervisor. Upon receiving the necessary
training and/or instruction, performs other related duties as
required or assigned. Requirements: PREFERRED
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION: Graduate
from an accredited school of nursing. Associate’s Degree required;
Bachelors’ Degree preferred EXPERIENCE: Minimum one (1) year of
clinical experience; correctional nursing experience a plus
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE: Current CPR certification; Current, valid
California Registered Nursing License
Keywords: Integrated Practice Management LLC, Bakersfield , RN, Healthcare , Visalia, California
