Correctional RN - 2nd Shift

Location: Excelsior

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Job description:

Overview 2nd Shift - 2pm - 10:30pm with rotating weekends Pay - $45/hr. weekly We are actively seeking a dedicated Correctional Registered Nurse (RN) for the second shift to join our correctional health services team. This vital role involves providing comprehensive nursing care within a correctional facility, ensuring the health and safety of incarcerated individuals while adhering to strict safety and confidentiality standards.

The Correctional RN will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care, conducting assessments, managing acute and chronic conditions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to promote health and well-being in a secure environment. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact through compassionate, professional nursing practice in a unique setting. Responsibilities Perform thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and health histories for incarcerated individuals.

Administer medications, including injections and IV infusions, following proper aseptic techniques and medication protocols. Manage acute pain and provide emergency care in accordance with established protocols, including airway management and ventilator support if necessary. Conduct diagnostic evaluations such as specimen collection, laboratory testing, and documentation within electronic health record (EHR) systems like Epic or Cerner. Monitor patients’ conditions continuously, triage urgent cases, and coordinate appropriate interventions or referrals to specialty services such as cardiology or infectious disease care.

Maintain accurate medical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations and ensure proper documentation of treatments, procedures, and case management activities. Support infection control procedures and adhere to OSHA standards to maintain a safe environment for staff and inmates. Collaborate with mental health teams to address behavioral health needs and assist with dementia or Alzheimer's care when applicable. Provide education on health coaching topics such as medication administration, chronic disease management, or nutrition.

Participate in discharge planning, long-term care coordination, and case management efforts to optimize patient outcomes. Skills Proven experience working in correctional healthcare settings or similar environments requiring security awareness. Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems such as Epic, Cerner, or eClinical

Works. Strong knowledge of nursing practices including IV insertion, suturing, catheter care, phlebotomy, and sterile processing techniques. Familiarity with medical terminology, anatomy knowledge, and diagnostic evaluation procedures. Ability to perform physical examinations accurately and assess patient needs effectively. Excellent communication skills for working with diverse populations including individuals with developmental disabilities or behavioral health challenges. Critical care experience or ICU background is highly desirable;

familiarity with trauma medicine or Level I/II trauma center protocols is advantageous. Knowledge of Workers' compensation law related to occupational injuries within correctional facilities. Ability to work independently while maintaining a collaborative approach within multidisciplinary teams. Commitment to maintaining confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standards. This role invites motivated nursing professionals eager to provide exceptional healthcare services in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

If you possess the necessary skills and are committed to delivering compassionate patient care under strict safety standards, we encourage you to apply today. Deliver nursing care to patients Provide professional nursing care to patients Ensure the nurse to nurse reports Perform professional nursing care of patients Provide direct professional nursing care to patients Implement the nursing care plan and provide skilled nursing care Provide skilled nursing care to assigned patients Provide professional nursing care to assigned patients Provide professional nursing care to patients within assigned unit Provide general nursing care to patients Educate the nursing staff on patient care Coordinate the nursing care of assigned patients Render professional nursing care to patients in need of medical care Provide professional nursing care to patients within assigned unit Coordinate nursing care for patients during hospitalization Ensure that appropriate nursing care Ensure that appropriate nursing care Formulate individualized nursing care plans Adapt patient care to individual patient needs Assist the nurse managers in decisions regarding nursing care