Registered Nurse Correctional

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in a correctional facility setting is responsible for delivering skilled nursing care primarily in Medical/Surgical areas with a focus on acute care. This role requires at least two years of recent acute care experience including correctional experience. The nurse will perform patient assessments, medication administration, treatment planning, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team while adapting to the unique environment of a correctional facility. Strong communication, flexibility to float within facility needs, and adherence to facility policies are essential.

• Active Registered Nurse license valid for the state of practice; pending licenses not accepted.
• Minimum of 2 years recent acute care experience in Medical/Surgical nursing.
• Correctional nursing experience is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to work within a 75-mile radius of the facility with reliable transportation.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record systems, specifically Cerner.

• Experience with correctional facility healthcare operations and protocols.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills suited for a secure environment.

• Shift work consists of 3 twelve-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM with no block scheduling accommodations.
• Every other weekend work required (approximately 2 weekends per month).
• Return to Office (RTO) policy limits to 5 days maximum per month with no more than 2 consecutive days; no RTO on weekends, holidays, or adjacent days.
• Mandatory floating to other units within the facility is required as per management discretion.
• Scrub color required is navy blue.
• Parking is free and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

• Work schedule includes three 12-hour night shifts per week, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
• Weekend shifts every other weekend as scheduled.
• No block scheduling accommodations; shifts are assigned according to facility needs.
• Guaranteed minimum of 36 hours per week.