Registered Nurse (RN) – Corrections Medical Center
Shift: 5:00AM - 3PM (Weds-Sat) Days off: Sun, Mon., Tue.
Pay: $50.32/hr
Job Summary
We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care in a corrections medical center. The RN will assess patients, develop and implement care plans, administer medications, perform specialized nursing procedures, and coordinate healthcare services. This role also includes supervising assigned healthcare staff, maintaining accurate medical records, managing controlled medication inventories, and supporting emergency response efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct patient rounds, assess healthcare needs, evaluate care provided, and develop and implement individualized nursing care plans.
- Provide direct nursing care and educate patients on health, wellness, and disease prevention.
- Administer prescribed medications, including controlled substances and narcotics, in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
- Perform specialized nursing procedures, including IV therapy, wound care, oxygen therapy, dialysis, blood transfusions, chemotherapy when authorized, CPR, tube feeding, catheterization, suctioning, phlebotomy, and other procedures within the scope of practice.
- Organize and oversee Code Blue response teams and assist with emergency medical interventions.
- Direct and coordinate the work of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), healthcare aides, and other assigned medical staff.
- Provide shift leadership in the absence of the designated Nurse 2 employee.
- Assist physicians with diagnostic evaluations and medical examinations as assigned.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of medications, treatments, patient assessments, and other pertinent medical information.
- Complete required incident and accident reports and other healthcare documentation, including applicable Medicaid records.
- Maintain accurate inventories of controlled substances, medications, medical equipment, and supplies in accordance with established procedures.
- Order necessary medical supplies and equipment and coordinate prescription processing and refills through local pharmacies.
- Schedule outpatient clinic appointments and coordinate medical examinations with physicians.
- Communicate and collaborate with physicians, healthcare professionals, correctional facility personnel, and other organizational departments.
- Attend and participate in meetings, serve as a liaison between departments, and contribute to problem-solving teams and quality improvement initiatives.
- Provide instruction and guidance to healthcare staff as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment.
- Knowledge of nursing principles, patient assessment, medication administration, treatment planning, and emergency care.
- Ability to provide direct patient care and perform specialized nursing procedures within the authorized scope of practice.
- Strong documentation, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate medication and controlled-substance records and follow established healthcare protocols.
- Ability to work effectively in a correctional healthcare environment while maintaining patient confidentiality, professionalism, and safety.