RN - Travel

Correctional Registered Nurse

The Correctional Registered Nurse provides skilled nursing care within a correctional facility. This role supports incarcerated inmates.

Shift: Friday
- Sunday: 0600 - 1920 (2), Wednesday
- Friday 1800 - 0720

• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive medical documentation.
• Provide standardized patient education in accordance with established nursing guidelines.
• Transcribe and communicate medical orders during shift changes.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all patient information.
• Deliver direct patient care, including physical treatments and medication administration (PO, IM, IV, SQ, SL).
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to implement and support individualized treatment plans.
• Apply infection control practices and crisis intervention techniques.
• Conduct patient interviews, triage assessments, and respond to urgent and emergent situations.
• Assist physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with minor medical and surgical procedures.
• Monitor, order, and restock medications and medical supplies as needed.
• Observe and report patients' physical and emotional conditions, including responses to medications and treatments.
• Perform comprehensive physical and behavioral health assessments using established nursing protocols.
• Promote and uphold a safe and secure clinical environment, including careful control of medications, sharps, instruments, and other sensitive medical items.
• Operate clinical equipment appropriate to the assigned unit.
• Maintain knowledge of all applicable life safety policies and procedures.
• Report safety or security concerns promptly through established documentation channels.