Registered Nurse

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Holden (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Comprehensive health insurance through

Free CEUs

401(k) retirement savings plan

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse for Southwestern Regional Jail in Holden, WV. In this role you will assess health needs, administer medications, and support treatment plans while coordinating with medical and correctional staff.

You will mentor staff, respond to crises, and contribute to patient education and safety. The position offers a Monday–Friday 3p–11:30p schedule, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Active unrestricted RN license in state of practice.
• Active CPR certification.
• Strong clinical and communication skills; adaptability in high-pressure settings.
• Compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead, teach, and advocate for patients while collaborating with healthcare and correctional staff.
• Assess physical and mental health needs; administer medications and guide treatment plans from start to finish.
• Support patient education, make timely referrals, and help maintain safety and standards across the unit.
• Respond to crises and mentor staff to ensure quality care.

Skills

CPR certification

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

RN license

Job description

POSITION: Registered Nurse
SCHEDULE: Mon-Fri 3p-11:30p
FACILITY: Southwestern Regional Jail
LOCATION: Holden, WV

Are you ready for a nursing role where your skills truly matter and your impact is immediate?

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest correctional healthcare providers, serving justice-involved patients for over 30 years. Many of our patients are receiving their first experience with quality, compassionate care—and it starts with you.

Position Summary

As a Registered Nurse in our facility, you’ll do more than care for patients—you’ll lead, teach, and advocate. Working closely with healthcare and correctional staff, you’ll assess physical/mental health needs, administer medications, and guide treatment plans from start to finish. You’ll play a key role in supporting patient education, making timely referrals, and helping maintain safety and standards across the unit. Whether you’re managing medications, mentoring staff, or responding to a crisis, your skills will make a real impact every day.

You’ll do more than just deliver care.
You’ll restore dignity, build trust, and change lives.

Why Work with Wexford Health?

• Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
• Generous paid-time-off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options
• Free CEUs
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible pay options including Wisely Card and PayPal
• Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
• Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!

What You’ll Need

• Active unrestricted RN license in state of practice and 1-2 years of nursing experience (correctional experience preferred).
• Active CPR certification.
• Strong clinical and communication skills; adaptability in high-pressure settings.
• A compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to patient care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.