Correctional Nurse RN: Holistic Care & Diagnostics

Armor Health; Ohio; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Armor Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in a correctional setting in Ohio. The RN will provide holistic nursing care, assess patients, document admissions, and communicate triage decisions to healthcare providers.

Responsibilities include developing individualized care plans, implementing orders (diagnostics, EKGs), administering medications, nutrition plans, and assisting physicians with procedures as needed.

Qualifications

• Current CPR certificate required.
• Proficient with electronic medical records (EMR/EHR).
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to patients in a correctional setting.
• Assess physical, psychological, and social dimensions; obtain health history and provide written admission assessment.
• Document and communicate triage decisions to the appropriate health care provider during custody and discharge.
• Develop individualized nursing care plans using assessment protocols with health care providers.
• Implement medical care plans including diagnostic tests and EKGs as ordered by physicians.
• Administer medications using proper techniques and routes; manage nutrition and therapeutic diet plans.
• Assist physician in medical or minor surgical procedures as needed.

Job description

Armor Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in a correctional setting in Ohio. The RN will provide holistic nursing care, assess patients, document admissions, and communicate triage decisions to healthcare providers.

Responsibilities include developing individualized care plans, implementing orders (diagnostics, EKGs), administering medications, nutrition plans, and assisting physicians with procedures as needed.