RN - Correctional Health

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

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for correctional health to assess patients, develop care plans, administer medications, and respond to emergencies within a secure facility.

You will supervise nursing staff, maintain confidential medical records, and educate inmates on health conditions and preventive practices while adhering to safety and infection-control standards.

Qualifications

• Current, valid RN license in 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and develop patient care plans.
• Administer medications, treatments, and procedures per physician orders.
• Respond promptly to medical emergencies and triage patient needs.
• 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, and confidential medical records.
• Educate patients on health conditions, treatment plans, and preventive practices.
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and security protocols in the correctional environment.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Leadership

Communication

Triage

Critical thinking

Infection control

Documentation

CPR/BLS

ACLS

Education

RN license in NC

Compact license eligibility

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.