Correctional Nurse I (RN) – Youth Facility

State of Nevada

Elko (NV)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Division of Child & Family Services (DCFS) seeks a Nurse 1 underfill (Correctional Nurse 2) for the Nevada Youth Training Center (NYTC), a 48-bed male youth facility. You will deliver professional nursing care, coordinate services, and support staff health initiatives with duties spanning medication administration, documentation, and emergency response.

Shift options include 7am–3:30pm or 7am–7:30pm with an alternating 8-hour week; weekends/holidays and overtime after 40 hours may apply.

Qualifications

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse; OR an Interim Permit issued by the Nevada State Board of Nursing.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a correctional setting.
Familiarity with nursing process and patient assessment.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care to juveniles in a correctional setting.
Coordinate health services and evaluate treatment plans for patients.
Administer medications intravenously, subcutaneously, intramuscularly, topically and orally as prescribed.
Maintain supplies, complete documentation and charts, and ensure regulatory standards are met.
Respond to medical and psychiatric emergencies and provide first aid.
Conduct weekly doctor clinics and provide health education to staff and patients.