Clinical RN – Correctional Care with Growth & Benefits

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc.; St. Olaf (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

401(k) w/employer match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care in a correctional facility. You will assess, plan, and deliver nursing services, coordinate with practitioners, and administer medications and treatments on-site.

The role requires strong documentation, adherence to HIPAA, infection control, and the ability to work with diverse teams across disciplines. You may cover shifts at multiple facilities and participate in ongoing education.

Qualifications

• BLS certification is required.
• Excellent documentation skills within nursing records.
• Knowledge of the RN scope of practice and patient care standards.

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurately assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients
• Contact practitioner to obtain orders
• Administer prescribed medication, treatments and other tasks as ordered by the practitioner
• Provide emergency first aid care, when appropriate
• Check and record vital signs, peak flows, blood glucose checks, weight, and other diagnostic tests on-site, when appropriate
• Triage officer intake screenings for necessity and priority at sick call
• Collect and record data for statistical reporting on the CQI
• Record information in chronic clinic and outcome study documents as indicated
• Report reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the patients’ emotional or physical condition
• Provide patient education on topics such as correctional facility’s policies and discharge planning
• Record care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
• Collaborate and coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment, as directed by the practitioner
• Maintain aseptic techniques and infection control precautions as required
• Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reaction/overdose
• Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition
• Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of social and behavioral sciences, particularly as applied to the correctional institutional setting
• Recommend improved procedures, equipment, and supplies to your supervisor
• Notify supervisor of medical or security incidents
• Present/participate in in-service education sessions
• Perform duties within the scope of practice mandated by state and local standards
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA practices as required by government agencies
• Oversee and delegate duties as expected and allowed under the RN scope of practice
• May be directed to cover shifts at multiple correctional facilities
• May be asked to act as a back-up to the H.S.A/Site Manager
• May be asked to train new hires and coworkers
• Any and all other duties as assigned

Skills

BLS certification

Documentation skills

RN scope of practice knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse license

BLS certification

Job description

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care in a correctional facility. You will assess, plan, and deliver nursing services, coordinate with practitioners, and administer medications and treatments on-site.

The role requires strong documentation, adherence to HIPAA, infection control, and the ability to work with diverse teams across disciplines. You may cover shifts at multiple facilities and participate in ongoing education.