RN - Correctional Health

Cynet Health; Columbia (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health in North Carolina is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our correctional health program. The role involves comprehensive nursing assessments, care planning, medication administration, and responding to emergencies in a secure facility.

You will collaborate with physicians and healthcare staff to ensure continuity of care, supervise LPNs and aides, maintain confidential records, educate inmates on health conditions, and uphold infection control and safety protocols

Qualifications

• Current, valid RN license in North Carolina or compact license with NC eligibility.
• CPR/BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

RN license NC

CPR/BLS

ACLS

Acute care experience

Emergency care

Correctional healthcare

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Decision making

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Job description

RN - Correctional Health

Shift: Day - 8x5 - 07AM

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.