Correctional RN – Flexible 15h/mo Shifts

CorrHealth; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

CorrHealth in Englewood, CO is seeking a licensed Registered Nurse to provide full nursing services to inmate patients within a correctional facility. The role includes assessing health problems, planning, implementing, and evaluating care while ensuring security procedures are followed.

Shifts include 6a-4p or 12-10p with a minimum of 15 hours per month. Candidates must maintain CPR/BLS certification, a current RN license, and pass a background check; prior correctional health experience is

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated state accrediting agent at the time the program was completed by the applicant
• Current and unrestricted license as Registered Nurse, must maintain license

Responsibilities

• Assesses and identifies health problems of new inmates and initiates medical records and special needs POR's.
• Responds to day to day medical issues and/or emergencies with patients
• Administers prescribed treatments and medications as needed/medically required
• Prepares medical equipment, records, and rooms for examinations of patients, assisting the provider if necessary
• Practices sound pharmacology practices in preparation, maintenance, administration, and documentation of prescribed drugs and/or IV delivered therapies
• Maintains IVs for IV therapies, as needed
• Meets regularly with the HSA to review medical services administered to patients and may serve as Charge Nurse or Acting Supervisor in the absence of the HSA
• Is aware of emergency procedures and appropriate plan of action governed by triage and guidelines
• Capable of giving CPR instructions and using AED equipment when needed
• Uses logic to identify strengths/weaknesses of solutions and delegates tasks to staff
• Educates patients regarding diet, hygiene, and prevention of chronic diseases

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Emergency response

CPR/BLS

Medical records

HIPAA compliance

Education

RN license

Nursing degree

Tools

AED

EKG

IV therapy equipment

Job description

CorrHealth in Englewood, CO is seeking a licensed Registered Nurse to provide full nursing services to inmate patients within a correctional facility. The role includes assessing health problems, planning, implementing, and evaluating care while ensuring security procedures are followed.

Shifts include 6a-4p or 12-10p with a minimum of 15 hours per month. Candidates must maintain CPR/BLS certification, a current RN license, and pass a background check; prior correctional health experience is