Corrections Registered Nurse 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars Brighton, CO 80601 $2,000
- $2,100 a week
- Travel nursing, Full-time, Contract Pine Health, LLC 6 reviews $2,000
- $2,100 a week
- Travel nursing,
Full-time, Contract Job Overview:
A Corrections Registered Nurse (RN) provides essential healthcare services within correctional facilities. This role involves delivering comprehensive nursing care to inmates, ensuring their physical and mental well-being, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to maintain a safe and secure environment. 36 hr/week, 3x12•
Night Shift Strongly Preferred Job Duties:
Patient Assessment:
Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of inmates' health status, including physical examinations, medical history reviews, and mental health evaluations.
Treatment and Care:
Administer medications, provide wound care, perform minor procedures, and manage chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. Performing other general nursing duties such as cardiac monitoring, catheter management, venipuncture, IVs, diabetic lines, etc.
Emergency Response:
Respond to medical emergencies within the facility, providing first aid and emergency care as needed.
Health Education:
Educate inmates on health maintenance, disease prevention, and medication management.
Record Keeping:
Maintain accurate and confidential medical records, documenting assessments, treatments, and patient progress.
Collaboration:
Work closely with physicians, mental health professionals, and other healthcare providers to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Compliance:
Ensure all nursing practices adhere to state regulations, facility policies, and professional standards.
Security:
Maintain a secure environment by adhering to facility protocols and ensuring the safety of inmates and staff.
Qualifications:
Licensure:
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license Colorado or Compact.
Experience:
One year of
Corrections, ER, or Psychiatric Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Skills:
Strong clinical assessment skills, ability to work independently, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and proficiency in electronic health record systems.
Pine Health Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Travel Stipends are available for qualified candidates Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our inmate population. to become an integral part of our dedicated corrections healthcare team!
Job Types:
Full-time, Travel nursing,
Contract Pay:
$2,000.00
00 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Emergency Medicine Forensic Medicine Psychiatry Trauma Medicine Physical Setting:
ER High acuity unit Hospital ICU Level III trauma center Level II trauma center Level I trauma center Level IV trauma center Military hospital Teaching hospital Urgent care center
Experience:
Nursing:
1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
RN (Required)
Work Location:
In person