Correctional RN: Impactful Patient Care & Collaboration

Cass County Government; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cass County Government is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to work in the Cass County Jail. Shifts include days, evenings, and weekends to support continuous inmate care and safety. Essentials include assessing, planning, and delivering nursing care; administering medications; and coordinating with correctional staff to ensure continuity of care, documentation, and HIPAA compliance.

R.N. license for North Dakota in good standing, BLS certification, and at least one year of nursing

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in registered nursing with one or more years of nursing experience.
• Active North Dakota RN license in good standing.
• BLS certification.
• Excellent documentation skills and knowledge of RN scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to inmates.
• Collaborate with correctional staff to provide continuity of care.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Provide emergency first aid when needed.
• Record vital signs and other diagnostics on-site.
• Triage intake screenings for necessity and priority.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA practices.

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

North Dakota RN license

BLS certification

Job description

Cass County Government is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to work in the Cass County Jail. Shifts include days, evenings, and weekends to support continuous inmate care and safety. Essentials include assessing, planning, and delivering nursing care; administering medications; and coordinating with correctional staff to ensure continuity of care, documentation, and HIPAA compliance.

R.N. license for North Dakota in good standing, BLS certification, and at least one year of nursing