Correctional Nurse & LPN — Direct Patient Care Lead

Equiliem; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Equiliem is seeking a Staff Nurse to apply nursing processes in ambulatory care within a correctional environment. The role may lead a team and work with health care professionals and security officers to deliver patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include assessing adults and geriatric inmates, providing comprehensive nursing care, and maintaining licensure and ongoing professional development in a high-demand setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• LPN license to practice in New Jersey (NJ)
• CPR certification required
• Valid driver's license required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a correctional setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to meet inmate health needs.
• Support and collaborate with the correctional health care team.
• Maintain required licensure, credentialing, continuing education, and professional development.

Skills

Assessment skills

Inmate care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Equiliem is seeking a Staff Nurse to apply nursing processes in ambulatory care within a correctional environment. The role may lead a team and work with health care professionals and security officers to deliver patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include assessing adults and geriatric inmates, providing comprehensive nursing care, and maintaining licensure and ongoing professional development in a high-demand setting.