Correctional Facility Nurse

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Candidates must be an RN or LPN.

• 1. Maintain accurate health care records.
• 2. Conduct sick call in coordination with sick-line physician. Transcribe any orders written by the physician. Fax medication orders to the pharmacy and Cost Management Plus using appropriate forms and diagnosis.
• 3. Arrange appointments with community physicians as ordered by the staff physicians. Coordinate appointments with correctional staff and Sheriff’s department.
• 4. Perform venipuncture to obtain specimens for ordered diagnostic procedures and deliver same to Laboratory for analysis unless Lab picks up.
• 5. Develop and monitor policies and procedures, identifying needs/problems and exploring/implementing necessary changes.
• 6. Attend briefing for the purpose of information gathering and giving input.

The successful candidate will also coordinate communicable disease programs, administer medication, check physician schedule and charts, respond to medical emergencies, perform necessary administrative duties and be available for questions 24.7 by correctional officer staff.

Category Correctional Facility Status Open Salary $30 hourly to start, depending on experience Posted March 11, 2026 Closing Open Until Filled