Registered Nurse - Correctional - $43 per hour

Staff Today; Moundsville (WV); On-site; USD 59,236; Full time

Job summary

A local nursing agency is seeking a skilled nurse for a contract role in a correctional facility in Moundsville, West Virginia. The ideal candidate will hold a current RN license in WV and a CPR certification. Responsibilities include managing patient care, administering medications, and collaborating with physicians. This position offers a pay rate of $43 per hour with flexible shifts. Qualified candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills in English and a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid RN license issued by the state of West Virginia.
• Must possess a valid CPR card from the American Heart Association.
• Proficiency in English for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care to patients.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Assist physicians during patient examinations.
• Observe patients and report significant changes.
• Monitor vital signs to assess patient condition.
• Perform additional nursing duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Nursing skills

Ability to administer medications

Education

Valid and current RN license in WV

Valid CPR card from American Heart Association

Job description

Staff Today is seeking a local contract nurse in a correctional facility in Moundsville, West Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Correctional
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days, flexible
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Pay Rate: $43 / hour

Shift Details

• days 7A-730P, eow/eoh

Minimum Qualifications

• A valid and current RN license issued by the state of WV
• A valid and current CPR card (American Heart Association)
• Proficiency in the English language is necessary for communication with other staff and patients. RN must be able to communicate effectively in oral and written English

Job Responsibilities

• Provides general nursing care to patients.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
• Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatments and examinations of patients.
• Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or physician of patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient.
• May make beds, bathe, and feed patients.
• May serve as leader for group of personnel rendering nursing care to number of patients.
• Additional RN duties given by Supervisor.