RN Full Time Days

Quality Correctional Care; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Pet insurance

401K with company match

Employee assistance

Job summary

Quality Correctional Care (QCC) is hiring a registered nurse for the Allen County Jail in Fort Wayne. The role is full-time, 6am–6pm, three days per week with alternating weekends. Responsibilities include med administration, intakes, sick calls, and chronic care management.

Requires RN licensure and CPR certification. QCC offers competitive benefits and a supportive, mission-driven team focused on compassionate correctional healthcare.

Qualifications

• RN licensure is required.
• CPR certification is required.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to patients.
• Perform medical intakes and assess fitness for incarceration.
• Respond to sick call requests and follow up with medical providers.
• Check and/or change medical dressings as required.
• Perform 14-day physicals and manage chronic care.
• Provide patient education on health concerns.
• Respond to medical emergencies and take charge when needed.
• Maintain knowledge of pharmacology, including drug interactions and costs.
• Provide direction to Medically Trained Personnel as needed.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Skills

RN licensure

CPR certification

Job description

Quality Correctional Care (QCC) is a mission-driven organization that provides medical and mental healthcare and addiction recovery services to justice-involved patients. Our approach to patient care is uniquely compassionate and holistic emphasizing dignity, respect, and rehabilitation through effective healthcare. QCC changes the lives of our patients by raising the standard for correctional healthcare to promote sustainable wellness and successful reintegration following release from incarceration. We are looking for passionate and driven professionals who appreciate a commitment to an important mission.

WHY QCC? Mission and Culture:

• Deep commitment to our mission and prioritization of patient care
• Strong communication from the leadership team
• Advocacy and support from administration
• Team-member wellness initiatives to combat job-stress and burnout
• Transformative healthcare that makes a difference in communities where you live and work
• Cooperative and supportive team culture within the organization
  We cannot achieve our mission without innovative expert healthcare professionals with the courage to care. Come join the QCC team and be part of our vision for the future!

Nursing Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, and deliver comprehensive healthcare to patients by providing the following:
  • Administer medications
  • Perform medical intakes and assess if patient is fit for incarceration, as needed
  • Respond to sick call requests and follow up with the medical provider when needed
  • Check and/or change medical dressings as required by the medical provider
  • Performing 14-day physicals
  • Managing chronic care
  • Providing patient education on health concerns
  • Responding to medical emergencies
    • Be capable of performing life saving measures and ability to take charge and give direction in an emergency.
  • Maintain working knowledge of pharmacology, including but not limited to drug reaction/overdose, formulary/non-formulary medications, and knowledge of medication costs
  • Be able to provide insight and direction to Medically Trained Personnel, as needed.
  • Comply with all current and future state, federal, and local laws and regulations

Location: Allen County Jail, Fort Wayne

Shift Opening(s): Full-Time 6am-6pm 3 days a week with every other weekend rotation

Requirements:

• RN licensure
• Valid CPR certification
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to push, pull, reach, and bend frequently
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds
• QCC’s Benefits:
• Competitive compensation packages
• Paid time off
• Medical insurance (PPO or HSA)
• $1,200 annual company HSA contribution
• Dental
• Vision
• Short term disability
• Voluntary life, accident, and critical illness
• Pet Insurance
• Cancer Coverage
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Wellness Program
• Employer paid long term disability, AD&D, and a $50,000 life insurance policy
• 401K with a 4% company match