Corrections RN: Critical Care in Secure Facility

TEEMA; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site location

Competitive base salary

Job summary

TEEMA in San Diego, CA is seeking an on-site Registered Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care to inmates across day and night shifts. You will monitor vital signs, document changes, and escalate concerns promptly, while administering medications per physician orders and verifications.

The role emphasizes infection control, crisis triage, and collaboration with correctional staff to ensure safe, compliant care delivery.

Qualifications

• Active RN license and BLS certification.
• Corrections healthcare experience preferred.
• Proficient medication administration and verification.
• Strong infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to inmates across day and night shifts.
• Monitor vital signs, document changes, and escalate concerns promptly.
• Administer medications per physician orders and verifications.
• Implement infection control practices and safety protocols.
• Assist in triage and crisis response during medical emergencies.
• Maintain accurate, confidential inmate health records and logs.
• Collaborate with correctional staff to ensure safe, compliant care delivery.
• Participate in performance-driven metrics and contribute to care pipelines.
• Support professional development through mentoring and continuing education.
• Provide patient and family education within facility policies and constraints.
• Ensure on-site nursing supplies are stocked and equipment calibrated.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Infection control

Crisis triage

Team collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Education

RN licensure (US)

BLS certification

Job description

TEEMA in San Diego, CA is seeking an on-site Registered Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care to inmates across day and night shifts. You will monitor vital signs, document changes, and escalate concerns promptly, while administering medications per physician orders and verifications.

The role emphasizes infection control, crisis triage, and collaboration with correctional staff to ensure safe, compliant care delivery.