Correctional Registered Nurse- Expert

STI; Waymart (Wayne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a Correctional Registered Nurse - Expert for a temporary position across correctional facilities. The role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to inmates, adhering to regulations, and coordinating assessments while ensuring high standards of care. Candidates must be licensed in Pennsylvania and possess solid computer skills, including experience with electronic medical records.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current license to practice as a registered nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to enter health data for residents into electronic medical records database.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and treatment for inmates and detainees in correctional institutions.
• Act as charge nurse, assessment coordinator, or staff nurse.
• Assess residents, develop care plans, and maintain documentation.

Skills

Computer skills

EMAR familiarity

Assessment coordination

Nursing care

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Pay Rate: $51 / hour

NO 12-hour shifts. Every other weekend. Holidays as needed, not guaranteed hours. Days off rotate once during each week out of a 2-week period. Computer skills required, EMAR familiarity with little direction.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a current license to practice as a registered nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing; or a non-renewable temporary practice permit issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
• Ability to enter health data for residents into electronic medical records database.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office products.
• Available for a temporary assignment, up to 6 months.

Role Description:

The correctional nurse provides nursing care and treatment for inmates and detainees in correctional institutions across the state. Responsibilities include acting as a charge nurse, assessment coordinator, or staff nurse, providing professional nursing care, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Work involves assessing residents, developing care plans, supervising staff, and maintaining accurate documentation. The role requires competence in various clinical procedures and the ability to work independently within nursing standards.

This position is temporary, with a duration of up to 6 months.

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Temporary
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

This job is active and accepting applications.