Correctional Nurse

MEP Health; Merrill (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health in Merrill, Wisconsin, is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care in a correctional setting. You will perform patient assessments, administer medications, and deliver routine and chronic care, ensuring timely clinical interventions.

Responsibilities include coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams, documenting care promptly, and educating patients to promote adherence. This role requires strong clinical judgment and effective communication within a

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure and strong clinical judgment.
• Proficiency in medication administration and patient care documentation.
• Ability to assess, triage, and respond to urgent medical needs.
• Effective communication and patient education skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary, high-responsibility environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments and monitor patient health status.
• Administer medications and provide ongoing clinical care.
• Manage routine and chronic conditions in accordance with clinical guidelines.
• Address urgent and emergent medical issues and coordinate next steps.
• Document patient care accurately and promptly.
• Educate and support patients to promote understanding and adherence.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and correctional staff as part of an integrated care approach.
• Practice within your scope of licensure and established protocols.

Skills

RN licensure

Clinical judgment

Medication administration

Patient care documentation

Triage & urgent care

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Role: Registered Nurse

Provide direct nursing care in a correctional setting, including conducting patient assessments, administering medications, and delivering routine and chronic care. Respond to urgent medical needs and ensure timely, appropriate clinical interventions.

Role: Registered Nurse

Provide direct nursing care in a correctional setting, including conducting patient assessments, administering medications, and delivering routine and chronic care. Respond to urgent medical needs and ensure timely, appropriate clinical interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments and monitor patient health status.
• Administer medications and provide ongoing clinical care.
• Manage routine and chronic conditions in accordance with clinical guidelines.
• Address urgent and emergent medical issues and coordinate next steps.
• Document patient care accurately and promptly.
• Educate and support patients to promote understanding and adherence.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and correctional staff as part of an integrated care approach.
• Practice within your scope of licensure and established protocols.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure and strong clinical judgment.
• Proficiency in medication administration and patient care documentation.
• Ability to assess, triage, and respond to urgent medical needs.
• Effective communication and patient education skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary, high-responsibility environment.