Staff RN or LPN - Correctional Medicine

Colquitt Regional Medical Center; Moultrie (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Colquitt Regional Medical Center in Georgia invites RN or LPN to join its jail and state prison medical team at Spence Field. You will work with nurses, aides, a nurse practitioner, and a medical director to provide day-to-day inmate care in an urgent care–style setting.

The role includes intake assessments, chronic condition management, medications, and following protocols to treat pain, injuries, and illnesses. A brand-new dedicated space and safety protocols support employees.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active nursing license (RN or LPN).
• Ability to apply nursing assessment and care under protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care of inmates.
• Perform intake assessments and manage chronic conditions.
• Administer medications and follow treatment protocols for acute issues.
• Work in an urgent-care–style environment with a medical director and team.

Skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Job description

Nurse position at the local county Jail and state prison located at Spence Field. Work with a team of nurses, aide, nurse practitioner, and medical director to provide day to day care of inmates at the facilities. Work includes detailed intake assessments of chronic conditions, medications, and PMSFH, as well as working under protocols to treat acute pain, injuries, illness, and other medical issues. Unique opportunity to work in an urgent care type environment and use a variety of nursing skills and critical thinking. Safety protocols are in place to protect employees, as well as a brand new, dedicated space given for medical practice as part of the new Jail expansion.

Strong LPN candidates would also be considered. Ability to problem solve and work independently are required.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

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