RN - Correctional Health

Cynet Health; Castle Hayne (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for correctional health in North Carolina. Shift 07:00am-03:30pm. You will conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, develop care plans, administer medications and procedures per orders, and respond to emergencies in a secure correctional setting.

The role requires NC RN licensure, CPR/BLS, and experience in acute, emergency, or correctional care. Strong leadership and communication are essential to coordinate with physicians and staff while

Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina (or compact license with NC eligibility).
• Current CPR/BLS certification; ACLS preferred.
• Experience in acute care, emergency, or correctional care.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a secure and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and develop patient care plans.
• Administer medications, treatments, and procedures per physician orders and nursing standards.
• Respond promptly to medical emergencies, triage patient needs, and provide interventions.
• Monitor, evaluate, and document patient responses to treatment.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team to ensure continuity of care.
• Supervise and support LPNs and nursing staff as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, timely, confidential medical records.
• Educate patients on health conditions, treatment plans, and preventive healthcare practices.
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and security protocols in the correctional environment.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Decision making

Communication

Organization

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

RN license (North Carolina)

CPR/BLS certification

ACLS certification (preferred)

Job description

RN - Correctional Health

Shift: 07:00am-03:30pm

Description:

Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and develop patient care plans.Administer medications, treatments, and medical procedures in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards.Respond promptly to medical emergencies, triage patient needs, and provide critical interventions.Monitor, evaluate, and document patient responses to treatment.Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare team members to ensure continuity of care.Supervise and support LPNs, nursing assistants, and other staff as appropriate.Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential medical records.Educate patients on health conditions, treatment plans, and preventive healthcare practices.Adhere to infection control, safety, and security protocols within the correctional environment.

Qualifications:

Current, valid RN license in the state of North Carolina (or compact license with eligibility to practice in NC).CPR/BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.Prior experience in acute care, emergency, or correctional healthcare preferred.Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership abilities.Ability to work effectively in a secure and fast-paced environment.