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 management will be particularly valuable in this role.