Registered Nurse

A Registered Nurse (RN) in a crucial role in ensuring that individuals receive quality healthcare services.

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, including physical exams and health history reviews. Evaluate the health status of inmates and monitor ongoing conditions.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor side effects, and ensure accurate documentation of drug administration. This includes controlled substances as well as over-the-counter medications.
• Provide treatments and procedures such as wound care, IV therapy, and other nursing interventions as prescribed by the medical team.
• Respond to medical emergencies and triage incoming cases, ensuring urgent medical attention for conditions like injuries, medical distress, and mental health crises.
• Monitor and manage chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and asthma, making sure inmates adhere to treatment plans and attend necessary follow-up appointments.
• Work alongside physicians, mental health professionals, and other healthcare workers to ensure a holistic approach to inmate care. This may involve creating care plans for patients with chronic or complex health conditions.
• Participate in rounds and case reviews to discuss patient care needs and treatment plans. This collaborative effort ensures continuity and adjustments to care plans.
• Make referrals to specialists or other medical providers as needed, coordinating transport and managing health information between departments and external facilities.
• Oversee the work of other nursing staff (Licensed Practical Nurses, Nurse Aides, etc.), ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and standards of care.
• Maintain detailed, confidential medical records for each inmate, documenting assessments, treatments, medication administration, and outcomes. Use electronic health record (EHR) systems for data entry.
• Address mental health crises, suicidal tendencies, or violent outbreaks. RNs are expected to provide initial interventions, manage stabilization, and consult with psychologists or psychiatrists when necessary.
• Keep track of medical supplies, medications, and equipment, ensuring proper storage, handling, and regular stocktaking to prevent shortages.

Shift: Monday - Friday 7a-3p (must have availability to work at least one weekend a month)