Correctional Nurse — CPR-Ready Care Leader

CorrHealth; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CorrHealth is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing services to inmates, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of medical conditions within a correctional setting.

Responsibilities include administering treatments, managing IV therapies, coordinating with the Health Services Administrator, and mentoring staff as needed. Must hold an active RN license and CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated state accrediting agent at the time the program was completed.
• Current and unrestricted license as Registered Nurse
• Experience in correctional healthcare preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Assesses and identifies health problems of new inmates and initiates medical records and special needs POR's.
• Responds to day to day medical issues and emergencies with patients
• Administers prescribed treatments and medications as needed/medically required
• Prepares medical equipment, records, and rooms for examinations of patients, assisting the provider if necessary
• Practices sound pharmacology practices in preparation, maintenance, administration, and documentation of prescribed drugs and IV therapies
• Maintains IVs for IV therapies, as needed
• Meets regularly with the HSA to review medical services administered to patients; may serve as Charge Nurse or Acting Supervisor
• Is aware of emergency procedures and plan of action governed by triage and guidelines
• Capable of giving CPR instructions and using AED when trained
• Use standard medical equipment including AED, EKG, BP device, oxygen, glucometer, Doppler, Pulse Oximeter
• Uses logic to identify strengths/weaknesses of solutions and delegates tasks
• Educates patients on diet, hygiene, and prevention of chronic diseases

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

HIPAA compliance

CPR/BLS

Education

RN license

Job description

CorrHealth is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing services to inmates, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of medical conditions within a correctional setting.

Responsibilities include administering treatments, managing IV therapies, coordinating with the Health Services Administrator, and mentoring staff as needed. Must hold an active RN license and CPR/BLS certification.