Registered Nurse (RN)
Position: Registered Nurse (RN)
Schedule: Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Hours: 36 hours per week (four scheduled shifts)
Rate: 54/hr local and 60/hr travel
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive nursing care in a correctional healthcare setting. This position involves delivering direct patient care, conducting sick calls, responding to medical emergencies, coordinating clinical services, and managing patient follow-up appointments.
The RN will serve as a nurse clinician for both the general population and restricted housing units, providing quality care to patients with acute, chronic, and post-operative healthcare needs.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care and Clinical Responsibilities
Conduct daily sick calls, assess patient conditions, and provide appropriate nursing interventions.
Collect, review, prioritize, and respond to Health Service Requests (HSRs) submitted from housing units.
Perform nursing assessments, triage patient concerns, and determine appropriate levels of care.
Respond to medical emergencies and provide timely interventions in accordance with established protocols.
Provide direct nursing care to patients in general population and restricted housing units.
Administer medications, treatments, and nursing procedures as ordered by healthcare providers.
Monitor patient conditions and communicate changes to the appropriate medical providers.
Care Coordination and Follow-Up
Coordinate and manage the daily healthcare schedule to ensure timely patient access to services.
Conduct follow-up appointments resulting from provider referrals and previous nursing assessments.
Monitor patients with ongoing medical needs and ensure continuity of care.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records.
Long-Term Care and Inpatient Nursing
Provide nursing care to patients housed in Health Services Unit (HSU) sick cells.
Care for patients requiring ongoing monitoring due to illness, chronic medical conditions, or post-operative recovery.
Perform ongoing assessments, administer treatments, and monitor patient recovery and clinical progress.
Utilize long-term care nursing skills to support patients requiring extended medical supervision.
Laboratory and Additional Duties
Perform laboratory specimen collection and other assigned laboratory duties until a Medical Assistant (MA) is hired and trained.
Follow established infection control, patient safety, and correctional healthcare protocols.
Complete additional RN responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Previous experience in correctional healthcare, emergency nursing, primary care, or long-term care preferred.
Strong clinical assessment, triage, and emergency response skills.
Experience with chronic disease management, post-operative care, and patient follow-up.
Ability to perform laboratory specimen collection, including phlebotomy.
Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation.
Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Comfortable providing care within both general population and restricted housing units.
Work Schedule
Days: Tuesday through Friday
Shift: 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Weekly Hours: 36 hours
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a confident, adaptable, and highly skilled Registered Nurse who can independently manage sick calls, prioritize patient needs, respond effectively to emergencies, and coordinate multiple patient appointments. Experience in correctional nursing, long-term care, and acute patient…