Correctional RN: Compassionate Patient Care & Assessments

TEEMA; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive care in a correctional setting. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care with physicians and the care team.

The role requires strong clinical judgment and communication within a secure environment. Schedule is 36 hours weekly, 5:45 AM–6:15 PM, every third weekend, with holiday coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of one (1) year of correctional nursing experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; ACLS preferred if required by the facility.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced correctional healthcare environment.
• Must successfully complete all required facility credentialing, background checks, and onboarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized nursing care plans.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with provider orders and nursing standards.
• Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes in health status, and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide emergency nursing care as needed.
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record.
• Educate patients regarding health conditions, medications, and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care.
• Ensure compliance with correctional facility policies, nursing standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality while promoting a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Clinical decision-making

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

Job description

TEEMA in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive care in a correctional setting. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care with physicians and the care team.

The role requires strong clinical judgment and communication within a secure environment. Schedule is 36 hours weekly, 5:45 AM–6:15 PM, every third weekend, with holiday coverage as needed.