Registered Nurse Correctional

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in the Correctional setting is responsible for providing skilled nursing care to incarcerated individuals, focusing on medical/surgical needs within a secure environment. This role involves patient assessments, medication administration, treatment planning, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care. The nurse must have at least 2 years of recent acute care experience in medical/surgical nursing and correctional experience, demonstrating strong clinical skills and adaptability to the correctional healthcare environment.

• Perform patient assessments and develop treatment plans tailored to the correctional population.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and monitor patient responses.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Cerner electronic health records.
• Adhere to correctional facility policies and procedures to ensure safety and security.
• Float between facilities as required to meet operational needs within scope of practice.
• Participate in ongoing education and training specific to correctional healthcare.

• Active Registered Nurse license valid in the state of employment.
• Minimum of 2 years recent acute care experience in Medical/Surgical nursing.
• Correctional nursing experience is mandatory.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• Proficiency in clinical assessment, medication administration, and treatment planning.
• Ability to work within a secure correctional environment and follow facility protocols.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation within a 75-mile radius of the facility.

• Experience with Cerner electronic health record system.
• Additional certifications relevant to correctional or acute care nursing.
• Strong interdisciplinary team collaboration and communication skills.

• Shift schedule consists of 3 twelve-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
• No block scheduling accommodations allowed.
• Every other weekend work required (2 weekends per month).
• Return to office (RTO) policy limits to 5 days maximum per pay period with no more than 2 consecutive days, excluding holidays and weekends.
• Mandatory floating to other facilities within scope of practice as directed.
• No holiday RTO or RTO on weekends, and no RTO the day before or after a holiday.
• Uniform scrub color is navy blue.
• Free parking available on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Work schedule is 3 twelve-hour shifts per week, day shift from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
• Shifts are assigned with no block scheduling accommodations.
• Weekend shifts required every other weekend (2 weekends per month).
• Guaranteed minimum of 36 hours per week.