Registered Nurse

Cfg Health System Llc; Snow Hill (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CFG Health Systems, LLC is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide direct care to inmate patients across intake, health care units, and emergency settings. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely, appropriate care and maintain complete documentation.

The role requires strong critical thinking, independent decision making, and adherence to infection control and regulatory standards, with potential night/weekend shifts and security screening requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of employment.
• Correctional healthcare experience preferred.
• Excellent critical thinking and clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to function independently and in a team.
• Maintain health and security screenings as required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized nursing care to inmates according to protocols.
• Perform assessments in intake, units, and emergency settings.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for timely care.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Monitor and report reactions and status changes.
• Provide patient education and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation.
• Uphold infection control policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in ongoing staff development and quality initiatives.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical assessment

Independent decision making

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Infection control

Basic computer proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

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