Staff Nurse - LPN, NSP

Equiliem; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Equiliem is seeking a Staff Nurse to apply nursing processes in ambulatory care within a correctional environment. The role may lead a team and work with health care professionals and security officers to deliver patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include assessing adults and geriatric inmates, providing comprehensive nursing care, and maintaining licensure and ongoing professional development in a high-demand setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• LPN license to practice in New Jersey (NJ)
• CPR certification required
• Valid driver's license required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a correctional setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to meet inmate health needs.
• Support and collaborate with the correctional health care team.
• Maintain required licensure, credentialing, continuing education, and professional development.

Skills

Assessment skills

Inmate care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Job Overview

The Staff Nurse utilizes the nursing process to meet a variety of health care needs with ambulatory care as a primary focus. This role involves working with a variety of health care professionals and security officers in a correctional environment. The position frequently functions guided by nursing protocols and may serve as a team leader as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

Demonstrate competency in assessment and identification of the physical health of adults (18 to 64 years) and geriatrics (65 and above), identify inmate-centered goals, and implement prescribed interventions and solutions for identified problems. Provide direct and indirect nursing care to meet the physiological, psychosocial, and emotional needs of inmate-patients within the framework established by the correctional system.

The role requires effective communication skills, demonstrating respect, concern, and courtesy in all interpersonal relationships. Use current knowledge to promote a safe environment for providing health care to inmate-patients and maintain current professional skills. Adhere to personnel policies to enhance operation of the health care unit.

Maintain required annual licensure, credentialing, continuing education, and professional development, and contribute to the professional growth of co-workers. Function in a stressful environment and relate well to patients, security staff, and healthcare team members.

Qualifications

Minimum Education & Experience

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Certifications & Licenses

• LPN License to practice in the State of New Jersey
• CPR Certification required
• Valid Driver's License required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a correctional setting preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• As a first responder, must have the physical capacity to perform CPR for at least 10 minutes.
• Physically able to lift and carry upstairs an emergency treatment bag weighing up to 45 pounds and assist in lifting and rotating patients who are unable to ambulate (up to 50 pounds).
• Must possess own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another.
• Must be approved by the client and adhere to all client requirements.
• Employees will be subject to and must comply with all security regulations and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equiliem is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equiliem will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [e-mail] or [phone].