Registered Nurse

Wexford Health Sources; Holden (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse for Southwestern Regional Jail in Holden, WV. The role runs Mon-Fri, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM, delivering direct nursing care and leading patient treatment plans within a correctional facility.

You will assess needs, administer medications, and advocate for evidence-based care while mentoring staff and guiding care continuity. This position emphasizes patient education, crisis response, and maintaining safety standards daily.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess physical and mental health needs; develop and guide treatment plans.
• Administer medications and monitor responses over shifts.
• Lead, teach, and advocate within a correctional healthcare team.
• Support patient education and timely referrals; maintain safety and standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Crisis intervention

Compassionate care

Education

RN license

CPR certification

Job description

POSITION: Registered Nurse

SCHEDULE: Mon-Fri 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

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.

Your Skills Matter Here. Your Compassion Changes Lives.

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