Registered Nurse

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Yavapai County Detention Center in Prescott, AZ. You will lead, teach, and advocate for patient care while collaborating with correctional staff to assess needs and implement treatment plans.

This position emphasizes timely medication administration, patient education, crisis response, and maintaining safety and standards. Night shifts are available, offering meaningful, immediate impact in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of practice.
• Active CPR certification.
• Strong clinical and communication abilities in high-pressure settings.
• Compassionate, nonjudgmental patient care approach.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical and mental health needs and plan care.
• Administer medications and guide treatment plans.
• Lead education for patients and coordinate referrals.
• Mentor staff and respond effectively to crises.
• Ensure safety and standards across the unit.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Job description

POSITION: Registered Nurse
SCHEDULE: Opportunities available for night shifts
FACILITY: Yavapai County Detention Center
LOCATION: Prescott, AZ

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.

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.

Apply today and become the RN your community needs.