Correctional Nurse: Emergency Care & Policy Leader

Klickitat County Washington; Goldendale (WA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

The Contract Registered Nurse will provide professional nursing services to incarcerated individuals at the Klickitat County Department of Corrections in Goldendale, WA, collaborating with the facility's contracted medical provider and jail staff. Responsibilities include health screenings, medication administration, withdrawal monitoring, and maintaining accurate medical records.

The role focuses on developing the jail's nursing program, ensuring compliance with state laws and correctional

Qualifications

• Current WA RN license in good standing.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• Experience in correctional or high-stress healthcare settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to incarcerated individuals in a secure facility.
• Administer medications per orders and policies.
• Monitor withdrawal and acute medical conditions; respond to emergencies.
• Maintain accurate, timely medical records and documentation.
• Coordinate referrals and clinical care with contracted medical providers and jail staff.
• Develop and implement jail medical policies and workflows.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Emergency response

Medication administration

HIPAA compliance

Education

RN license (WA)

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

The Contract Registered Nurse will provide professional nursing services to incarcerated individuals at the Klickitat County Department of Corrections in Goldendale, WA, collaborating with the facility's contracted medical provider and jail staff. Responsibilities include health screenings, medication administration, withdrawal monitoring, and maintaining accurate medical records.

The role focuses on developing the jail's nursing program, ensuring compliance with state laws and correctional