Registered Nurse; RN; Silver

Position Overview

Thrive Medical Services LLC is seeking a skilled and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our correctional healthcare team. This role provides direct patient care to an adult incarcerated population in a structured, team-oriented environment focused on safety, clinical quality, and compliance with state and national correctional healthcare standards.

The ideal candidate is a confident clinician who works well independently, communicates effectively with custody staff and providers, and is committed to delivering ethical, evidence-based care in a correctional setting.

• Provide comprehensive nursing care, including sick call, intake screenings, medication administration, and chronic care support
• Perform nursing assessments, triage, and clinical interventions within RN scope of practice
• Administer medications safely and accurately in accordance with medication administration policies
• Respond to medical emergencies and coordinate care with providers and custody staff
• Document all patient care activities accurately in the electronic medical record
• Assist with intake health screenings and ongoing health assessments
• Support Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services as applicable
• Follow infection control, safety, and emergency response protocols
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including providers, mental health staff, and administrative leadership
• Maintain compliance with NCCHC, NMAC, and facility policies and procedures

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Mexico
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience (correctional, emergency, med-surg, or community health experience preferred)
• Current BLS certification (ACLS preferred)
• Strong assessment, documentation, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently in a secure environment
• Comfortable working in a correctional setting with a diverse patient population

• Prior correctional healthcare experience
• Experience with electronic medical records
• Familiarity with NCCHC or similar correctional healthcare standards
• Experience in emergency response, triage, or public health settings

• Competitive hourly pay
• Stable scheduling with 12-hour shifts
• Supportive leadership and clinical oversight
• Opportunity to be part of a growing correctional healthcare organization
• Meaningful work serving an underserved population

Thrive Medical Services, LLC is a New Mexico-based correctional healthcare provider committed to delivering high-quality medical, mental health, and substance use disorder services to county detention facilities. Our mission is to provide ethical, compliant, and patient-centered care while supporting our clinical staff with strong leadership and clear clinical protocols.