Registered Nurse Correctional

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse - Correctional provides skilled nursing care within a correctional facility setting, specializing in Medical/Surgical care. The role involves patient assessments, medication administration, treatment planning, and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure quality care. The nurse must have at least 2 years of recent acute care experience and correctional nursing experience, demonstrating strong clinical skills and adaptability in a secure environment.

• Perform patient assessments and administer medications according to established protocols.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients in the correctional setting.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
• Document patient care activities accurately using Cerner electronic charting system.
• Float within the facility as required to meet operational needs.
• Adhere to correctional facility policies, procedures, and security protocols.

• Active Registered Nurse license valid in the state of practice.
• 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.
• Ability to work within a secure correctional environment and follow safety protocols.

• Experience with Cerner electronic medical records system.
• Previous experience floating across units within a healthcare facility.

• Work within a correctional facility requiring adherence to strict security and safety guidelines.
• Mandatory float facility; all staff must float as needed.
• No block scheduling accommodations.
• No call requirements.
• Local candidates preferred within a 75-mile radius of the facility.

• Three 12-hour night shifts per week (7:00 PM 7:30 AM).
• Weekend work required every other weekend (2 weekends per month).
• Return to work (RTO) policy: maximum 5 days off with no more than 2 consecutive days off; no RTO on holidays, weekends, or the day before/after holidays.