Correctional Nurse - 12-Hour Shifts, 36/48 Rotation

CorrHealth; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CorrHealth in Colorado operates correctional healthcare and seeks a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing services to inmates, including assessment, planning, and evaluation, while ensuring security protocols.

The role requires current RN license, CPR/BLS, and ability to respond to emergencies; correctional setting experience is preferred. This on-site position emphasizes teamwork, patient care, and compliance with facility policies.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN license required.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Experience in correctional healthcare preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify health problems of inmates and initiate medical records.
• Respond to day-to-day medical issues and emergencies with patients.
• Administer prescribed treatments and medications as needed.
• Prepare medical equipment, records and rooms for examinations.
• Maintain IVs and manage IV therapies as needed.
• Educate patients on diet, hygiene and prevention of chronic diseases.
• Delegate tasks and assist in supervision as needed; participate in emergency protocols.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

HIPAA compliance

Education

RN license

Correctional healthcare experience

Tools

AED

EKG

Job description

CorrHealth in Colorado operates correctional healthcare and seeks a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing services to inmates, including assessment, planning, and evaluation, while ensuring security protocols.

The role requires current RN license, CPR/BLS, and ability to respond to emergencies; correctional setting experience is preferred. This on-site position emphasizes teamwork, patient care, and compliance with facility policies.