Charge Registered Nurse (Charge RN)

Naphcare, Inc.; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance—begs

401K/Roth with company contribution

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition assistance

Continuing education

Employee assistance program

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is seeking an experienced Charge Registered Nurse (RN) to lead clinical operations at the Forsyth County Detention Center in Winston-Salem, NC.

This full-time, Monday–Friday day-shift role (8:00 AM–4:30 PM) combines hands-on nursing with leadership to guide the nursing team and ensure quality care under facility protocols. The ideal candidate will have NC RN licensure, BLS, and at least two years of full-time RN experience, with the ability to work in a correctional setting and

Qualifications

• Active RN license in NC.
• BLS CPR certification (American Heart Association).
• Two years of full-time RN experience.
• Must pass background check and drug screening.
• Ability to work in a correctional setting and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide health screenings and initial assessments of detainees.
• Monitor and document patient vitals and medical histories.
• Conduct daily rounds, triage needs, develop care plans, and coordinate services.
• Respond to medical emergencies and arrange timely transport when needed.
• Educate patients on prevention and healthy lifestyle choices.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Job description

Overview

NaphCare is hiring an experienced Charge Registered Nurse (RN) to join our healthcare team at the Forsyth County Detention Center in Winston-Salem, NC. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday day-shift position working 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

As a Correctional Charge Registered Nurse (RN), you’ll combine hands‑on nursing with clinical leadership, helping coordinate daily nursing operations while supporting and guiding the nursing team. You’ll work alongside medical and correctional professionals to provide quality care to a diverse patient population with a wide range of healthcare needs.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced RN looking to grow in a leadership role while maintaining a consistent weekday schedule with 8-hour day shifts.

Responsibilities

The Charge Registered Nurse provides clinical leadership during assigned shifts while remaining actively involved in patient care. This role coordinates shift activities, supports nursing staff, assesses patients, administers medications, responds to emergencies, and helps ensure quality care is delivered in accordance with established policies and procedures. Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Performing initial health screenings and physical assessments of newly detained individuals
• Monitoring and documenting patient health including vital signs, medical histories
• Conducting daily clinical rounds, providing direct patient care, triaging, assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and coordinating services
• Responding to medical emergencies, providing first aid, and ensuring timely transport to appropriate healthcare facilities
• Educating patients on preventative care, healthy lifestyle choices, and substance abuse prevention
• Understanding and adhering to correctional facility security protocols, while working closely with correctional officers and other healthcare professionals, to ensure the safety and well‑being of patients
• Maintaining accurate medical records, documenting treatment plans, and reporting any relevant information

Qualifications

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications

• Holds a current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse within NC

• Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association required)
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening
• Two years of full time RN experience with knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, applicable health care laws, regulations, and procedures for direct health care services.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Flexible schedule and availability to work overtime when needed
• Integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Physical Capabilities:

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US, and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time! In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we have opportunities for new graduates and experienced medical professionals, promote educational growth, and strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

Want a better idea of what it’s like to work in a jail?See what our RNs do:

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