Job Description

A correctional healthcare facility in New York is seeking a Correctional Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient care in a secure clinical environment. This role involves nursing assessments, medication administration, treatment support, and response to urgent medical needs for an incarcerated population.

• Shift: Day shift or evening shift
• Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday; at least 3 days per week consistently
• Hours: 7:00am to 3:00pm or 3:00pm to 11:00pm
• Setting: In-person, correctional facility

• Conduct nursing assessments, screenings, and triage evaluations during intake and throughout incarceration.
• Administer medications, treatments, and other physician-directed interventions in accordance with facility protocols.
• Monitor, document, and report patient vital signs, symptoms, treatment responses, and overall health status.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide appropriate nursing interventions and stabilization support.
• Coordinate care with physicians and other healthcare professionals while maintaining accurate medical records and confidentiality.

• Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, secure healthcare environment.
• Excellent communication skills.

• Correctional, emergency room, medical-surgical, behavioral health, or community health experience.
• ACLS certification.
• Knowledge of infection control practices, medication administration, and emergency response procedures.

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