Correctional Health RN — Impactful Patient Care

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc.; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Job summary

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality nursing care in a correctional health setting. You will assess patients, administer medications, coordinate with practitioners, and ensure HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities include triage at sick call, recording vital signs, patient education, and collaboration with multiple medical services across facilities. A current RN license and BLS are required with strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Active nursing license in the state where services are provided.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; hands-on training.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Knowledge of the RN scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients.
• Contact practitioner to obtain orders.
• Administer prescribed medication and treatments as ordered by the practitioner.
• Provide emergency first aid care when appropriate.
• Record vital signs and other measurements on-site.
• Triage and intake screenings for necessity and priority.
• Document care information concisely and timely.
• Collaborate with multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment.
• Maintain aseptic techniques and infection control precautions.
• Maintain knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutic diets.

Skills

Nursing

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Education

RN license

Job description

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality nursing care in a correctional health setting. You will assess patients, administer medications, coordinate with practitioners, and ensure HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities include triage at sick call, recording vital signs, patient education, and collaboration with multiple medical services across facilities. A current RN license and BLS are required with strong documentation skills.