Registered Nursing Services

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.