Correctional Nurse: Lead Care & Emergency Response

CorrHealth; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CorrHealth is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing services in a correctional setting. This role involves patient assessment, medication administration, IV therapy, and collaboration with the health services team to ensure safe, high-quality care within security guidelines.

Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, preparing examination rooms, and educating patients on diet, hygiene and prevention of chronic diseases.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the state accrediting agent.
• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse license; license must be maintained.
• Correctional healthcare experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess new inmates and initiate medical records and special needs PORs.
• Respond to day-to-day medical issues and emergencies with patients.
• Administer prescribed treatments and medications as medically required.
• Prepare medical equipment, records, and exam rooms; assist provider as needed.
• Practice sound pharmacology in preparation, maintenance, and administration of drugs and IV therapies.
• Maintain IVs for IV therapies as needed.
• Coordinate with HSA; may serve as Charge Nurse or Acting Supervisor when needed.
• Be aware of emergency procedures and follow triage guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Comprehension

Deductive reasoning

Organization

Medical equipment

HIPAA

Education

Nursing degree/diploma

Job description

CorrHealth is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing services in a correctional setting. This role involves patient assessment, medication administration, IV therapy, and collaboration with the health services team to ensure safe, high-quality care within security guidelines.

Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, preparing examination rooms, and educating patients on diet, hygiene and prevention of chronic diseases.