Juvenile Correctional RN — Impactful Care & Growth

Health Advocates Network, Inc.; Commerce (CA); Hybrid; USD 5,984,000 - 8,522,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision, life & short‑/

401(k) plan

Job summary

Health Advocates Network, Inc. in Commerce, CA is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a correctional juvenile setting. The role involves comprehensive nursing care for adolescents, including intake screenings, med administration, and emergency response in a secure environment.

Requires CA RN license, AHA BLS, and completion of required health clearances. This is a W-2 position with local pay and evenings/weekends shift patterns.

Qualifications

• CA license in good standing for the position.
• Minimum 1 year inpatient RN experience in a secure juvenile detention facility.
• AHA BLS Certification is required.
• LA City Fire and Life Safety Card required.
• Must complete LA County Employee Health Clearance before start date.
• Copy of PSV from licensing board if required.
• Copy of current required certifications and immunization records.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for adolescents with acute and chronic medical conditions, behavioral health concerns, substance use disorders, and developmental needs.
• Conduct intake health screenings, administer medications and treatments, respond to medical emergencies, monitor youth in medical observation, coordinate care with physicians and mental health professionals, maintain accurate health records, and provide age-appropriate health care.
• Work in a locked forensic environment with frequent interactions with law enforcement.

Skills

Nursing in-patient care

Forensic/Correctional nursing

Adolescent patient care

Medication administration

Emergency response

Education

CA RN license (current, valid)

AHA BLS Certification

LA City Fire and Life Safety Card

Primary Source Verification (PSV) documentation

Job description

Health Advocates Network, Inc. in Commerce, CA is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a correctional juvenile setting. The role involves comprehensive nursing care for adolescents, including intake screenings, med administration, and emergency response in a secure environment.

Requires CA RN license, AHA BLS, and completion of required health clearances. This is a W-2 position with local pay and evenings/weekends shift patterns.