Registered Nurse; RN; Correctional Med Surg

TK Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Correctional Med Surg for a nursing job in Charleston, Illinois.

Specialty:
Med Surg Discipline: RN Duration:
Ongoing

Employment Type:

Staff

• Pay: $44.00–$46.00/hour
• Position:
  Registered Nurse (RN)
• Schedule:
  
  Full-Time
• Location:
  
  Coles County – Charleston, IL
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Matching
• Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Bi-Weekly Direct Deposit
• Employee Referral Program
• Supportive, team-oriented healthcare environment

As an RN with TK Health, you’ll provide professional nursing care to patients in a secure correctional setting while working alongside other members of our medical team.

• Assessing patients and responding to their healthcare needs
• Administering medications and treatments as ordered
• Performing nursing assessments and documenting patient care
• Responding to medical emergencies and changes in patient condition
• Assisting providers with examinations, procedures, and treatment plans
• Providing patient education and promoting continuity of care
• Managing chronic and acute medical conditions within the scope of nursing practice
• Coordinating care with providers and other members of the healthcare team
• Maintaining accurate and timely medical documentation
• Following established clinical, safety, and security procedures
• Performing additional nursing duties as assigned

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license applicable to practice in Illinois
• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain as required
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Correctional healthcare experience is not required

Correctional healthcare gives nurses an opportunity to get back to using their full range of nursing skills. Our nurses care for patients with a variety of medical and behavioral health needs and often play an important role in identifying conditions, coordinating treatment, educating patients, and helping ensure continuity of care.

If you’ve never considered correctional nursing before, this could be the change you’re looking for.

TK Health is a correctional health care company that is committed to providing an exceptional health care experience at the facilities we serve. We focus on providing a positive employee experience that flows on to enhanced health care for our patients, which ultimately achieves exceptional client satisfaction. TK Health operates in 9 states in over 100 county jails. We take pride in the comprehensive health care services available, including mental health services, to help provide a better future to diverse inmate populations as well as the community overall.

• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits