Registered Nurse (RN) - Correctional Med Surg - $44-46 per hour

TK Health; Charleston (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Pet insurance

Bi-weekly direct deposit

Employee referral program

Supportive team environment

Job summary

TK Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Correctional Med Surg in Charleston, Illinois. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and a chance to work in a secure correctional setting with a collaborative medical team.

Qualified candidates will hold an Illinois RN license and CPR/BLS, possess strong clinical assessment and communication skills, and be prepared to work within an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain.
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Correctional healthcare experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Assessing patients and responding to healthcare needs.
• Administering medications and treatments as ordered.
• Performing nursing assessments and documenting patient care.
• Responding to medical emergencies and changes in patient condition.
• Assisting providers with examinations, procedures, and treatment plans.
• Providing patient education and promoting continuity of care.
• Managing chronic and acute medical conditions within nursing scope.
• Coordinating care with providers and healthcare team.
• Maintaining accurate medical documentation.
• Following clinical, safety, and security procedures.
• Performing additional nursing duties as assigned.

Skills

Illinois RN license

CPR/BLS

Clinical assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

TK Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Correctional Med Surg for a nursing job in Charleston, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Med SurgDiscipline: RNDuration: OngoingEmployment Type: Staff

Position Highlights

• Pay: $44.00–$46.00/hour
• Position: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Location: Coles County – Charleston, IL
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Matching
• Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Bi-Weekly Direct Deposit
• Employee Referral Program
• Supportive, team-oriented healthcare environment

What You’ll Do

As an RN with TK Health, you’ll provide professional nursing care to patients in a secure correctional setting while working alongside other members of our medical team.

• Assessing patients and responding to their healthcare needs
• Administering medications and treatments as ordered
• Performing nursing assessments and documenting patient care
• Responding to medical emergencies and changes in patient condition
• Assisting providers with examinations, procedures, and treatment plans
• Providing patient education and promoting continuity of care
• Managing chronic and acute medical conditions within the scope of nursing practice
• Coordinating care with providers and other members of the healthcare team
• Maintaining accurate and timely medical documentation
• Following established clinical, safety, and security procedures
• Performing additional nursing duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license applicable to practice in Illinois
• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain as required
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Correctional healthcare experience is not required

Why Consider Correctional Nursing?

Correctional healthcare gives nurses an opportunity to get back to using their full range of nursing skills. Our nurses care for patients with a variety of medical and behavioral health needs and often play an important role in identifying conditions, coordinating treatment, educating patients, and helping ensure continuity of care.

If you’ve never considered correctional nursing before, this could be the change you’re looking for.

About TK Health

TK Health is a correctional health care company that is committed to providing an exceptional health care experience at the facilities we serve. We focus on providing a positive employee experience that flows on to enhanced health care for our patients, which ultimately achieves exceptional client satisfaction. TK Health operates in 9 states in over 100 county jails. We take pride in the comprehensive health care services available, including mental health services, to help provide a better future to diverse inmate populations as well as the community overall.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits