Correctional Nurse: Impactful Care & Fast Decisions

CFG Health; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CFG Health Systems, LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care to inmate patients within a correctional facility in New Jersey. The RN will apply the nursing process and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve healthy outcomes.

The role emphasizes assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation, with duties ranging from routine care to acute interventions. Candidates must hold an accredited nursing degree and an active RN license; previous correctional

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of employment.
• Previous experience in a 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

Independent decision making

Empathy

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

BLS/CPR certified

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Current RN license (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 in New Jersey. The RN will apply the nursing process and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve healthy outcomes.

The role emphasizes assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation, with duties ranging from routine care to acute interventions. Candidates must hold an accredited nursing degree and an active RN license; previous correctional