Registered Nurse (RN)

Middlesex Sheriff's Office; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 80,480 - 83,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,500 sign-on bonus

Employment benefits including incentives and bonuses

Job summary

A correctional facility in Billerica, MA, is seeking qualified Registered Nurses (RN) to provide 24-hour care in a correctional setting. Candidates must be adaptable to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays. Ideal candidates will possess a current RN license, three years of experience, and strong communication skills. Starting salary ranges from $80,480.18 to $83,600.18, with additional incentives.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work on all three shifts when necessary.
• Ability to participate in professional development activities.
• Prior experience in a correctional or similar setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting physicians with in-house clinical duties.
• Performing emergency services as necessary.
• Dispensing medication as directed.

Skills

Strong written communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Time-management skills

Education

Current RN license issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Minimum of three years of RN experience

Job description

The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office is seeking qualified Registered Nurses (RN) to work in a correctional setting on two shifts (3:00PM-11:00PM and the 11:00PM-7:00AM shifts). The MSO provides 24-hour care to inmates and detainees at Middlesex Jail & House of Correction in Billerica, MA. Applicants must be able to work on all three shifts (7:00AM-3:00PM; 3:00PM-11:00PM; and 11:00PM-7:00AM) when necessary and on weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assisting physicians with all in-house clinical duties;
• Performing emergency services as necessary;
• Dispensing medication as directed;
• Accounting for medication, supplies and equipment located in work area;
• Making appropriate entries into infirmary log;
• Conferring with other shifts regarding patients and other infirmary activities;
• Conducting intakes, chart reviews and medication verification tasks;
• Ensuring compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) and National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) standards;
• Working with State Office of Pharmacy Services (SOPS) with regard to ordering medication and discharge planning;
• Other work duties as assigned by the Health Services Administrator or designee.

Working Conditions:

• Based in a correctional facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;
• Must be able to work on all three shifts (7:00AM-3:00PM; 3:00PM-11:00PM; and 11:00PM-7:00AM) when necessary, weekends, nights, holidays and subject to being forced to work over 8 hours depending on operational needs within the MSO HSU;
• The applicant may be required to: interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress; stand and walk for prolonged periods of time; lift and carry heavy objects; restrain inmates/detainees in accordance with policy; work under exposure to adverse weather conditions.

Qualifications:

• Current RN license issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts;
• Minimum of three (3) years of RN experience preferred;
• Prior experience in a correctional or similar setting also preferred;
• Ability to participate in professional development activities both on and off-site;
• Work independently, as well as, and with other internal departments in a fast paced environment and execute close attention to detail;
• Strong written, communication, organizational, analytical, problem-solving and time-management skills;
• Ability to complete multiple projects in a timely and accurate manner while maintaining comprehensive and cohesive records.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Must have an active valid driver’s license and the right to legally operate a motor vehicle in Massachusetts and pass a criminal background check.

Salary: Starting annual salary from $80,480.18 to $83,600.18 plus additional incentives, bonuses and employment benefits. Including a $1,500 sign on bonus.

The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office is an equal opportunity employer.