Correctional Care RN: Autonomy, Impact & Teamwork

Roadrunner Health Services; Portales (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Portales, New Mexico, seeks a dedicated RN to provide holistic nursing care to incarcerated individuals. The ideal candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess patient needs and develop treatment plans, ensuring compliance with health regulations. Candidates must possess a valid RN license, current tuberculosis documentation, and CPR certification. This role demands effective communication skills and the ability to manage stressful situations in a clinical setting, underpinning the aims of quality care in correctional environments.

Qualifications

• Must show current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR certification.
• Prior experience providing nursing care with autonomy required.
• Experience with direct care in correctional environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to incarcerated patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to develop treatment plans.
• Document health information and monitor needs of patients.

Skills

Holistic nursing care

Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team

Effective communication

Time management

Stress tolerance

Clinical acumen

Education

Valid RN license in applicable state

Current tuberculosis documentation

Active CPR certification

Job description

A regional healthcare provider in Portales, New Mexico, seeks a dedicated RN to provide holistic nursing care to incarcerated individuals. The ideal candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess patient needs and develop treatment plans, ensuring compliance with health regulations. Candidates must possess a valid RN license, current tuberculosis documentation, and CPR certification. This role demands effective communication skills and the ability to manage stressful situations in a clinical setting, underpinning the aims of quality care in correctional environments.