RN - Correctional Health

Cynet HealthStaff; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff seeks a registered nurse for correctional health in North Carolina. The role requires conducting comprehensive nursing assessments, care planning, medication administration, and emergency response within a secure, fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining medical records, and educating inmates on health conditions and preventive care. A valid NC RN license and CPR/BLS are required; ACLS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current, valid RN license in North Carolina (or compact license with NC eligibility).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and develop patient care plans.
• Administer medications, treatments, and procedures per physician orders and nursing standards.
• Respond to medical emergencies, triage needs, and provide critical 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, and confidential medical records.
• Educate patients on health conditions, treatment plans, and preventive practices.

Skills

NP license

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Education

RN license (NC)

CPR/BLS certification

ACLS preferred

Job description

RN - Correctional Health

Shift: Mid - 8x5 - 02PM

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.