Job Description:
Role: Registered Nurse, Correctional (RN)
Location: Baumont, TX
Position: travel nursing position
$31/hr. $42.50/hr. & OT
Per Diem: $120/day (Estimated ($840/week)
Correctional Facility Registered Nurse Duties:
- Conduct inmate health assessments and nursing evaluations upon intake and during incarceration
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Monitor and document patients’ medical conditions, symptoms, and treatment progress
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Administer medications, injections, IV therapy, and other prescribed treatments
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Respond to medical emergencies, injuries, and crisis situations within the facility
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Provide wound care, chronic disease management, and infection control services
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Assist physicians and healthcare providers during examinations and procedures
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Maintain accurate medical records and ensure confidentiality of inmate health information
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Educate inmates on health conditions, medications, hygiene, and preventive care
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Observe inmates for signs of mental health issues, withdrawal symptoms, or suicidal behavior
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Coordinate referrals to specialists, hospitals, or outside healthcare providers when necessary
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Ensure compliance with correctional healthcare policies, nursing standards, and safety regulations
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Collaborate with correctional officers and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to maintain a secure healthcare environment
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Perform routine screenings such as TB tests, vital signs, and laboratory specimen collection
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Participate in infection prevention and outbreak management within the facility
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Provide compassionate and professional care while maintaining firm professional boundaries
- Strong clinical and emergency response skills
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Ability to work in high-stress and secure environments
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Excellent communication and conflict-resolution abilities
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Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse treatment
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Attention to detail and accurate documentation
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Ability to maintain safety, professionalism, and ethical standards
