On-Site Corrections Nurse: Patient Care & Triage

TEEMA; Soledad (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA is seeking a licensed Registered Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care for inmates in a California correctional facility. You will work day and night shifts, monitor vitals, administer medications, and collaborate with correctional staff to ensure safe, compliant care delivery.

The role emphasizes adherence to infection control practices, crisis triage, and accurate health records, with opportunities for mentoring and continuing education.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure and BLS certification required.
• Experience in corrections healthcare preferred.
• Proficient medication administration and verification per orders.
• Ability to monitor vital signs, document changes, and escalate promptly.
• Infection control practices and safety protocol adherence.
• Crisis triage and emergency response skills within a correctional setting.
• Accurate confidential health record keeping and logs.
• Strong collaboration with correctional staff while maintaining patient safety.
• Demonstrated ability to meet performance metrics and care pipelines.
• On-site nursing supply management and equipment calibration.

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 quality 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

Patient education

Records management

Education

Registered Nurse license

BLS certification

Job description

TEEMA is seeking a licensed Registered Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care for inmates in a California correctional facility. You will work day and night shifts, monitor vitals, administer medications, and collaborate with correctional staff to ensure safe, compliant care delivery.

The role emphasizes adherence to infection control practices, crisis triage, and accurate health records, with opportunities for mentoring and continuing education.