Senior Correctional Nurse Leader (RN) – Charge Nurse

County of Santa Clara; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Santa Clara's Custody Health Services seeks an experienced Clinical Nurse III to provide direct patient care within correctional facilities. The role requires active RN licensure in California, 3 years RN experience (1 year in last 3 years), with BSN preferred.

Duties include assessment, planning, and implementing care, and may involve charge nurse responsibilities and staff teaching. Candidate must pass a background check for security clearance and be willing to work in a jail

Qualifications

• Active California RN license without restrictions.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Three years RN experience, one year within last three years.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and validates data from patient interviews and observations.
• Identifies common patient problems and aligns care with standards.
• Assesses needs of patient populations through rounds and conferences.
• Plans priorities and develops individualized care plans.
• Coordinates plan of care and patient/family teaching.
• Coordinates discharge plans and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of nursing ethics and practice standards.
• May supervise staff or serve as primary nurse when assigned.

Education

California Registered Nurse License

Job description

County of Santa Clara's Custody Health Services seeks an experienced Clinical Nurse III to provide direct patient care within correctional facilities. The role requires active RN licensure in California, 3 years RN experience (1 year in last 3 years), with BSN preferred.

Duties include assessment, planning, and implementing care, and may involve charge nurse responsibilities and staff teaching. Candidate must pass a background check for security clearance and be willing to work in a jail