Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Correctional Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care within a correctional facility environment. This role involves delivering high-quality medical services to incarcerated individuals, ensuring their health and safety are prioritized while adhering to strict security protocols. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in acute and chronic care, with experience working in diverse healthcare settings, including hospital, emergency, or long-term care environments. The Correctional Nurse will play a vital role in managing patient assessments, administering medications, and coordinating care plans to support the well-being of the inmate population.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and health histories, to determine immediate and ongoing medical needs.
- Administer medications and treatments accurately, including injections, IV infusions, and wound suturing, following established protocols.
- Manage acute pain and emergency situations utilizing aseptic techniques and airway management skills.
- Document all patient interactions comprehensively within electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for case management, discharge planning, and specialized care such as dialysis or cardiology consultations.
- Perform diagnostic evaluations including specimen collection/processing and basic laboratory testing.
- Provide health education and coaching tailored to individual needs, including chronic disease management and behavioral health support.
- Maintain infection control standards and ensure sterile processing procedures are followed rigorously.
- Support triage processes for urgent care needs within the facility while adhering to NCQA standards for quality care.
- Assist with special procedures such as ostomy care, gastric lavage, or spinal taps when required.
- Ensure compliance with all correctional facility policies and healthcare regulations.
Experience
- Prior work experience with diverse patient populations including geriatrics, pediatrics, behavioral health patients, and individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Demonstrated proficiency in medical documentation using EMR/EHR systems like Epic or Cerner.
- Familiarity with ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT coding for procedures, and laboratory result interpretation.
- Experience managing complex cases involving trauma medicine or level I/II trauma center environments is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of Workers' Compensation law and post-acute care processes is advantageous.
- Strong understanding of infection control practices and aseptic techniques essential for safe patient care delivery.
- Ability to perform advanced skills such as catheterization, phlebotomy, tube feeding management, and ventilator support if applicable.
- Proven ability to work effectively under pressure in fast-paced settings while maintaining attention to detail. If you are committed to delivering compassionate healthcare within a correctional setting and possess the necessary expertise across various nursing disciplines, we encourage you to apply today. Join our team dedicated to improving health outcomes in challenging environments through professionalism and excellence.#IND1
Pay: $34.00 - $42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
