Staff Nurse - RN, SWSP

medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401(k)

United States, New Jersey, Leesburg

Jul 23, 2026

The Staff Nurse utilizes the nursing process to meet a variety of health care needs with ambulatory care as a primary focus. This role requires collaboration with a variety of health care professionals and security officers in a correctional environment.

• Frequently functions guided by nursing protocols
• Functions as a team leader as assigned
• Demonstrates competency in assessment and identification of the physical health of adults (18 to 64 years) and geriatrics (65+) across all population groups and their personal strengths
• Identifies inmate-centered goals and nursing objectives and implements prescribed interventions and solutions for the identified problems
• Provides direct and indirect nursing care to meet physiological, psychosocial, and emotional needs of the inmate-patient including adults (18 to 64 years) and geriatrics (65+) within the framework established by the correctional system
• Utilizes effective communication skills by demonstrating respect, concern, and courtesy in all interpersonal relationships
• Uses current knowledge to promote a safe environment for providing health care to inmate-patients
• Maintains current professional skills and continues professional growth to enhance the practice of correctional nursing and the image of the organization
• Adheres to personnel policies to enhance the operation of the health care unit
• Maintains required annual licensure and credentialing requirements for the nursing personnel of the health care unit and assumes responsibility for continuing education and professional development
• Contributes to the professional growth of co-workers
• Able to function in a stressful environment and relates well to patients, security staff, and healthcare team members
• May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases
• Entering and movement within the facility will be controlled by Correctional Officers

The Staff Nurse utilizes the nursing process to meet a variety of health care needs with ambulatory care as a primary focus. This role requires collaboration with a variety of health care professionals and security officers in a correctional environment.

• Frequently functions guided by nursing protocols
• Functions as a team leader as assigned
• Demonstrates competency in assessment and identification of the physical health of adults (18 to 64 years) and geriatrics (65+) across all population groups and their personal strengths
• Identifies inmate-centered goals and nursing objectives and implements prescribed interventions and solutions for the identified problems
• Provides direct and indirect nursing care to meet physiological, psychosocial, and emotional needs of the inmate-patient including adults (18 to 64 years) and geriatrics (65+) within the framework established by the correctional system
• Utilizes effective communication skills by demonstrating respect, concern, and courtesy in all interpersonal relationships
• Uses current knowledge to promote a safe environment for providing health care to inmate-patients
• Maintains current professional skills and continues professional growth to enhance the practice of correctional nursing and the image of the organization
• Adheres to personnel policies to enhance the operation of the health care unit
• Maintains required annual licensure and credentialing requirements for the nursing personnel of the health care unit and assumes responsibility for continuing education and professional development
• Contributes to the professional growth of co-workers
• Able to function in a stressful environment and relates well to patients, security staff, and healthcare team members
• May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases
  
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