Registered Nurse- Correctional Medicine

The MetroHealth System; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The MetroHealth System is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for correctional medicine in the County Correctional setting. You will plan, document, and evaluate patient care while directing nursing staff and ensuring adherence to care standards.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, reporting conditions, and maintaining accurate records. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and alignment with MetroHealth’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in Ohio.
• Basic Life Support certification for healthcare providers (BLS) or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Strong knowledge of nursing theory, practice, and medical asepsis.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, document, and evaluate nursing care for correctional health patients.
• Direct activities of assigned nursing staff and maintain care standards.
• Observe, assess, and report patient conditions and responses to treatment.
• Uphold MetroHealth System mission, vision, and customer service standards.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient assessment

Asepsis principles

Interpersonal skills

Manual dexterity

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Title: Registered Nurse- Correctional Medicine (Job ID: 39009)

Location: County Correctional

Biweekly Hours: 72.00

Shift: 3p-3:30am, midshift position, weekends and holidays

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County’s safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Summary:

Plans for, delivers, documents and evaluates nursing care of patients in correctional health care in terms of their individual needs, according to provider’s orders and in conformance with approved and recognized nursing standards of care, recognized nursing techniques, procedures and administrative policy. Directs activities of assigned nursing personnel in such care. Observes, assesses and reports on the condition of patients. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of care reflecting patient’s condition, treatment, and response to care. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (or a program seeking accreditation)
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the healthcare provider certification or obtains within 90 days of hire.
• Must have: a. A thorough knowledge of nursing theory and practice, including basic knowledge relating to nursing such as biological, physical, psychosocial, and medical sciences and their applications.
• b. A thorough knowledge of the use and care of instruments, equipment and supplies related to nursing service or ambulatory medical practice.
• c. A thorough knowledge of the theory and principles of medical asepsis.
• d. The ability to maintain positive working relations with other employees and medical staff.
• e. A high degree of physical coordination and finger-hand dexterity.
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Correctional Health Care experience
• Specialty certification: Certified Corrections Nurse (CCN) from the American Correctional Association Certification Program-OR-Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP) from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care
• Physical Requirements: May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and walk intermittently during the day.
• May need to sit or stand for extended periods.
• See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• Ability to lift 250-300 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to push/pull up to 500 pounds with assistance.
• Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.
• Requires some exposure to chemicals and cleaning products.

Post Date: 09/09/2026

Close Date: 10/31/2026

Salary: Negotiable

Location: County Correctional Cleveland|CLEVELAND, OH

Employment Type: Employee

Category: Nursing Direct Patient Care