Registered Nurse

Cfg Health System Llc; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CFG Health Systems, LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct nursing care to inmate patients across intake and medical units. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, while adhering to HIPAA, PREA, and infection control standards.

Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting care, and participating in staff development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of employment.
• Experience in correctional healthcare preferred.
• Strong critical thinking and assessment skills.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized nursing care to inmate patients according to nursing protocols.
• Perform assessments in intake, health care units, emergency situations, and medical units.
• Collaborate with primary care providers and interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely, appropriate, and continuous care.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions as prescribed.
• Monitor and report reactions to treatments, medications, and changes in status.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete patient documentation in appropriate formats.
• Promote a therapeutic and professional environment for inmates.
• Adhere to infection control policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in ongoing staff development and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical assessment

Independent decision-making

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

BLS/CPR certified

Teamwork

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

PRN: 7:00 am-3:30 pm, 3:00 pm-11:30 pm (Shift Differential $1.25) or 11:00 pm-7:30 am (Shift Differential $2.00) (All shift are w/ rotating weekends)Position SummaryRegistered Nurses (RNs) provide direct nursing care to inmate patients, applying the nursing process—assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation—in accordance with professional nursing standards. RNs collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure effective patient care and desired health outcomes.Correctional nurses deliver care to promote and improve overall health, often managing a patient population that has had limited access to healthcare prior to incarceration. This role allows RNs to care for a wide range of conditions, from minor ailments to complex medical or behavioral health issues.Job RequirementsMinimum Education:Graduate of an accredited school of nursingCurrent, unrestricted RN license in the state of employment (maintain a current copy on file at all times)Minimum Work Experience:Clinical experience as a Registered NursePrevious experience in a correctional healthcare environment preferredRequired Skills:Excellent critical thinking and clinical assessment skillsAbility to make independent decisions in a fast-paced environmentAssertive, empathetic, and able to provide objective patient careStrong interpersonal communication and customer service skillsBasic computer proficiencyAbility to function independently and collaboratively within a teamAbility to earn the respect and confidence of inmates and staff, demonstrating commitment to the facility’s missionMaintains active Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certificationFunctional DemandsAbility to pass all required health and security screeningsMay be required to work nights, weekends, and holidaysOn-call availability may be requiredOrganizational ExpectationsRepresent CFG Health Systems, LLC positively and professionallyPromote a culture of safety for patients and staff through proper identification, documentation, and preventionMaintain knowledge of current nursing standards, regulations, and best practicesAdhere to infection control policies, medication administration protocols, and controlled substance regulationsParticipate in ongoing quality improvement initiativesComplete facility-required orientation and trainingFollow OSHA and facility safety policies and proceduresUphold HIPAA and PREA regulationsPunctual and reliable for assigned/confirmed shiftsMaintain required security clearance for the assigned facilityJob ResponsibilitiesDeliver individualized nursing care to inmate patients according to nursing protocolsPerform assessments in various correctional settings, including intake, health care units, emergency situations, chronic care clinics, and medical unitsCollaborate with primary care providers and interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely, appropriate, and continuous careAdminister medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions as prescribedMonitor and report reactions to treatments, medications, and changes in physical or emotional statusProvide patient education, including medication guidance, self-care instructions, and discharge planningMaintain accurate, timely, and complete patient documentation in appropriate formatsPromote a therapeutic and professional environment for inmatesAdhere to infection control policies, medication administration standards, and regulatory guidelinesParticipate in ongoing staff development, training, and quality improvement initiativesPerform additional duties as assigned based on facility needs