Registered Nurse-PRN

This is a PRN (as-needed) Registered Nurse position in a correctional facility healthcare setting. You will provide direct nursing care to the incarcerated patient population, working alongside medical practitioners and behavioral health services to maintain health and safety standards.

Clinical Setting

You will work in a correctional facility environment, providing nursing services across potentially multiple facility locations. The role includes sick call triage, chronic disease management, emergency response, and patient education within the correctional institutional context.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients in a timely and accurate manner
• Contact practitioners to obtain medical orders
• Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and other tasks as ordered
• Provide emergency first aid care when appropriate
• Check and record vital signs, peak flows, blood glucose checks, weight, and other diagnostic tests on-site
• Perform triage officer intake screenings to assess necessity and priority at sick call
• Collect and record data for statistical reporting on continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives
• Record information in chronic clinic and outcome study documents as indicated
• Report reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in patients' emotional or physical condition
• Provide patient education on correctional facility policies and discharge planning
• Record care information concisely, accurately, and completely in a timely manner using appropriate formats and forms
• Collaborate and coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment as directed by practitioners
• Maintain aseptic techniques and infection control precautions
• Maintain working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reactions and overdose management
• Maintain working knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition
• Maintain working knowledge of social and behavioral sciences as applied to correctional settings
• Recommend improved procedures, equipment, and supplies to your supervisor
• Notify supervisor of medical or security incidents
• Present or participate in in-service education sessions
• Perform duties within the scope of practice mandated by state and local standards
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA practices as required
• Oversee and delegate duties as expected and allowed under RN scope of practice
• May be directed to cover shifts at multiple correctional facilities
• May be asked to act as backup to the Health Services Administrator/Site Manager
• May be asked to train new hires and coworkers
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Active nursing license in the state where services will be provided, in good standing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with hands-on training
• Excellent documentation skills
• Knowledge of RN scope of practice

Schedule

This is a PRN (as-needed) position with potential for shift coverage at multiple correctional facilities.

Benefits

Benefits eligibility is determined by employment status. Available benefits include:

• Referral program
• 401(k) with employer match
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Professional development
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance