Correctional RN: Lead Inmate Care & Emergencies

CorrHealth; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CorrHealth seeks a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing services to inmates in a correctional facility in Texas. Responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, with collaboration to ensure safety and health.

The role requires maintaining licensure, adhering to HIPAA, responding to emergencies, and supporting the healthcare team. Candidates should have strong communication and clinical skills, and willingness to work in a secure environment.

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
• Experience in correctional healthcare preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Assesses and identifies health problems of 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
• Maintains IVs for IV therapies, as needed
• Meets regularly with the HSA to review medical services administered to patients and may serve in leadership roles
• Educates patients with regard to diet, hygiene, and prevention of chronic medical diseases

Skills

Nursing

Patient assessment

EMR documentation

Emergency response

Communication

Education

RN license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

CorrHealth seeks a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing services to inmates in a correctional facility in Texas. Responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, with collaboration to ensure safety and health.

The role requires maintaining licensure, adhering to HIPAA, responding to emergencies, and supporting the healthcare team. Candidates should have strong communication and clinical skills, and willingness to work in a secure environment.