Night Shift Correctional Nurse: Impactful Inmate Care

CorrHealth; Glenwood Springs (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CorrHealth seeks a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care to inmates in a correctional facility in Colorado. The role covers assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of health status, with emphasis on safety, documentation, and collaboration with the health care team.

Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, administering medications, and teaching patients about prevention and wellness while maintaining HIPAA-compliant records and adapting to shift

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma from an approved nursing program at time of completion.
• Current and unrestricted RN license; must maintain license.
• Experience in correctional healthcare preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify health problems of inmates and initiate medical records.
• Respond to day-to-day medical issues and emergencies with patients.
• Administer prescribed treatments and medications as needed.
• Prepare equipment, records and rooms for examinations and assist providers.

Skills

RN license

Correctional healthcare

Patient assessment

Emergency response

CPR/BLS

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

Tools

AED

EKG

Blood pressure device

Oxygen therapy equipment

Glucometer

Doppler

Pulse Oximeter

Job description

CorrHealth seeks a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care to inmates in a correctional facility in Colorado. The role covers assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of health status, with emphasis on safety, documentation, and collaboration with the health care team.

Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, administering medications, and teaching patients about prevention and wellness while maintaining HIPAA-compliant records and adapting to shift