Correctional Nurse — Day Shift Impactful Patient Care

CFG Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant on-site

Job summary

CFG Health Systems, LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care to inmate patients within a correctional facility. The role follows the nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care.

The position is full-time, day shift from 6 am to 2 pm. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing program and hold a current, unrestricted RN license in the state of employment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of employment (maintain a current copy on file).
• Clinical experience as a Registered Nurse; correctional healthcare environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized nursing care to inmate patients according to nursing protocols.
• Perform assessments in various correctional settings, including intake, health care units, emergency situations, chronic care clinics, and medical units.
• Collaborate with primary care providers and interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely, appropriate, and continuous care.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions as prescribed.
• Monitor and report reactions to treatments, medications, and changes in physical or emotional status.
• Provide patient education, including medication guidance, self-care instructions, and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete patient documentation in appropriate formats.
• Promote a therapeutic and professional environment for inmates.
• Adhere to infection control policies, medication administration standards, and regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in ongoing staff development, training, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned based on facility needs.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical assessment

Independent decision-making

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

BLS/CPR certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current, unrestricted RN license in state of employment

Job description

CFG Health Systems, LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care to inmate patients within a correctional facility. The role follows the nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care.

The position is full-time, day shift from 6 am to 2 pm. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing program and hold a current, unrestricted RN license in the state of employment.