Registered Nurse

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC.; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Consumer Directed Services Inc. in Carmel, IN is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to provide direct nursing care to individuals in a correctional healthcare setting.

You will use clinical skills to assess needs, administer medications, and ensure patient safety within facility procedures. The role requires independent practice, strong assessment and documentation, and clear communication with multidisciplinary staff.

Qualifications

• Current nursing licensure and ability to practice independently within scope.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a correctional environment with professionalism.
• Clear communication and teamwork with multidisciplinary staff.
• Sound judgment, patient advocacy, and calm decision-making in high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals’ health needs and report changes promptly.
• Administer medications and perform routine nursing treatments per protocols.
• Monitor vital signs and document care accurately.
• Assist with emergency response and elevate urgent concerns.
• Maintain infection control and follow safety standards.
• Coordinate with the healthcare team to support continuity of care.

Skills

Nursing licensure

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Teamwork

Job description

Provide direct nursing care to individuals in a correctional healthcare setting. Use clinical nursing skills to assess needs, deliver appropriate care, and support patient safety while working within correctional facility procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess individuals’ health needs and report changes promptly.
• Administer medications and perform routine nursing treatments per protocols.
• Monitor vital signs and document care accurately.
• Assist with emergency response and elevate urgent concerns.
• Maintain infection control and follow safety standards.
• Coordinate with the healthcare team to support continuity of care.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Current nursing licensure and ability to practice independently within scope.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a correctional environment with professionalism.
• Clear communication and teamwork with multidisciplinary staff.
• Sound judgment, patient advocacy, and calm decision-making in high-stress situations.