Corrections RN: Impactful Care, Part-Time & Weekends

Armor Health; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Armor Health in Scranton, PA is hiring a part-time Registered Nurse (RN) to join our correctional healthcare team. You will provide holistic nursing care in a secure environment, perform patient assessments, document care plans, and support physicians with procedures.

The successful candidate will hold a current RN license, CPR certification, proficiency with electronic medical records, and the ability to pass background checks and drug screening. Weekend rotation applies.

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification
• Proficient with electronic medical records
• Ability to pass pre-employment Level 2 clearance (background check and drug screen)
• Current state license as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic (RN) nursing care to patients in a correctional setting.
• Assess physical, psychological, and social dimensions of patients; obtain health history and provide a written assessment of patients upon admission.
• During custody and upon discharge, document and communicate triage decisions to the appropriate health care provider.
• Develop individual nursing care plans using nursing assessment protocols in consultation with health care providers.
• Implement medical care plans to include diagnostic tests, EKGs, etc., according to physician orders.
• Administer medications using proper techniques, procedures, and approved routes of administration; nutrition and therapeutic diet plans.
• Assist physician in medical or minor surgical procedures as necessary.

Skills

CPR certification

EMR proficiency

Background check clearance

Education

RN license

Job description

Armor Health in Scranton, PA is hiring a part-time Registered Nurse (RN) to join our correctional healthcare team. You will provide holistic nursing care in a secure environment, perform patient assessments, document care plans, and support physicians with procedures.

The successful candidate will hold a current RN license, CPR certification, proficiency with electronic medical records, and the ability to pass background checks and drug screening. Weekend rotation applies.