Correctional Care Nurse (RN/LPN) — Night Shifts & Benefits

Cps Health Care; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 45,460 - 70,257; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Health insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Life insurance

Accident insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

CPS Healthcare is hiring professional, dedicated RNs and LPNs to provide healthcare to an incarcerated population at Kennebec County Correctional Facility in Augusta, ME. Correctional nurses are a critical part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering medical and mental health treatment using nursing processes of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

This role offers opportunities to engage in chronic care management, addiction treatment, trauma triage, and exposure to multiple

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program (Required).
• RN or LPN license in Maine (Required).
• CPR Certification (Required).
• 1 year nursing experience (Preferred).
• BA degree (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, psychological, and social dimensions of patients within the jail.
• Plan an individual treatment program.
• Utilize available treatment protocols as approved by the Medical Director.
• Utilize referral process to appropriate providers as necessary within Medical Department.
• Apply knowledge and utilize available resources in planning care and patient teaching.
• Consult as necessary with nurses, physicians, correctional officers, etc.

Skills

RN/LPN license

CPR certification

Nursing experience

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

BA degree preferred

Job description

CPS Healthcare is hiring professional, dedicated RNs and LPNs to provide healthcare to an incarcerated population at Kennebec County Correctional Facility in Augusta, ME. Correctional nurses are a critical part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering medical and mental health treatment using nursing processes of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

This role offers opportunities to engage in chronic care management, addiction treatment, trauma triage, and exposure to multiple