Registered Nurse - RN

TEEMA; Waupun (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical Autonomy

Structured environment

Purpose-driven impact

Job summary

TEEMA is seeking a resilient Registered Nurse (RN) to join a secure, correctional facility team. You will provide autonomous, comprehensive nursing care to a complex patient population within a highly structured environment.

Responsibilities include triage, emergency response, infirmary management, and coordination of clinical workflows, with a fixed night-shift schedule and strong patient-centered care. You will collaborate with physicians, APPs, mental health professionals, and safety staff

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current, active RN license in state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Clinical triage to prioritize acute care needs and perform nursing interventions.
• Respond to medical emergencies as a first responder within the facility.
• Monitor and manage infirmary/observation units for complex patients.
• Conduct initial intake screenings and thorough head-to-toe assessments.
• Administer prescribed medications and clinical procedures per orders.
• Monitor chronic disease management and document patient responses.
• Educate patients on medications, disease management, and preventive care.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant medical records and documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, mental health, and safety staff.
• Adhere to facility safety, infection control, and universal precautions.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

BSN or nursing degree

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Are you a resilient, highly analytical Registered Nurse looking to escape traditional hospital burnout and step into a deeply impactful, structured care setting? We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our healthcare team within a secure facility. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive, autonomous nursing care to a vulnerable, complex patient population. Working within a highly structured environment, you will handle emergency responses, conduct intake screenings, manage acute and chronic conditions, and orchestrate clinical workflows. This setting offers an exceptional opportunity to sharpen your clinical judgment and triage capabilities while enjoying the predictability of a fixed night-shift schedule. If you are a collaborative professional driven to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care with strong professional boundaries, we welcome your expertise.

Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Triage: Perform rapid, accurate patient triage to prioritize acute care needs and execute sound nursing interventions in high-stress situations.

Emergency Nursing: Respond swiftly and calmly as a first responder to medical emergencies, delivering life‑saving stabilization and urgent care within the facility infrastructure.

Infirmary Management: Monitor, evaluate, and provide dedicated care to complex patients housed within the medical observation and infirmary units.

Comprehensive Assessments: Conduct initial intake health screenings, thorough head‑to‑toe physical assessments, and accurate discharge planning.

Medication Administration: Safely administer prescribed medications, specialized treatments, and clinical procedures in strict accordance with physician orders.

Chronic Disease Management: Monitor and document patient responses to ongoing treatment plans for complex, chronic health conditions.

Patient Education: Empower patients by providing clear guidance regarding medication compliance, chronic disease management, and preventive health practices.

Meticulous Record‑Keeping: Maintain absolute integrity across electronic and written medical records in strict compliance with HIPAA mandates and facility policies.

Interdisciplinary Alignment: Collaborate dynamically with staff physicians, advanced practice providers, mental health professionals, and safety personnel to ensure continuity of care.

Security & Infection Control: Adhere uncompromisedly to all facility safety regulations, security boundaries, universal precautions, and infection control standards.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

Licensure: Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.

Life Support: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Core Competencies: Stellar clinical assessment capabilities, sharp critical thinking skills, and strong written and verbal communication.

Desired Qualifications

Clinical Depth: Minimum of one (1) year of recent clinical nursing experience (e.g., emergency department, medical‑surgical, or acute care) is highly preferred.

Advanced Credentials: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Specialized Settings: Prior professional experience navigating behavioral health, substance utilization programs, or correctional healthcare environments.

Location and Work Type

Work Type: Full‑Time Contract Position.

Work Setting: On‑site, Correctional setting.

Benefits of Joining this Team

Unrivaled Clinical Autonomy: Cultivate advanced clinical judgment, sharp decision‑making skills, and deep assessment depth by acting as a primary clinical resource.

Workplace Structure & Stability: Practice within an incredibly organized, highly secure environment featuring fixed, predictable hours and a clear chain of command.

Purpose‑Driven Impact: Bring essential, high‑quality healthcare and everyday humanity to a traditionally underserved patient population that relies heavily on your compassion and skills.