Registered Nurse Correctional

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in the Correctional setting is responsible for providing skilled nursing care to inmates, primarily focusing on medical/surgical needs within a correctional facility. This role requires at least 2 years of recent acute care experience in Med/Surg and correctional experience. The nurse will perform patient assessments, medication administration, treatment planning, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care. Strong communication and adaptability to float within the facility as needed are essential.

• Provide skilled nursing care to inmates in a correctional facility setting.
• Perform patient assessments, medication administration, and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to coordinate patient care.
• Float within the facility as required to meet operational needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Cerner charting system.
• Adhere to correctional facility policies and procedures.

• 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 required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and treatment planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience working with electronic medical records, specifically Cerner.
• Ability to adapt to floating assignments within the facility.

• Must wear navy blue scrubs as per facility dress code.
• Floating to other units or roles within the facility is mandatory as needed.
• No block scheduling accommodations.
• Correctional environment with associated security protocols.
• Must work within a 75-mile radius of the facility.

• Work schedule consists of three 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM 7:30 AM) per week.
• Weekend work required every other weekend (approximately 2 weekends per month).
• Return to office (RTO) policy allows a maximum of 5 days off with no more than 2 consecutive days, excluding holidays and weekends.
• No RTO allowed the day before or after a holiday.
• Guaranteed minimum of 36 hours per week.