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State of Wisconsin

Registered Nurse (RN) Correctional Healthcare

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What they do

A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.

$75,784 / year median in Wisconsin

+3% projected growth

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Correctional Healthcare State of Wisconsin - 3.4 Oregon, WI Job Details Full-time | Contract $54 - $60 an hour 3 hours ago Qualifications Healthcare incident report preparation HIPAA compliance RN License HIPAA Medication pass administration Clinical confidentiality policies Healthcare performance metrics analysis Full Job Description Job Summary Registered Nurse (RN) - Correctional Healthcare State of Wisconsin Full-time, Contract Responsibilities Deliver immediate, quality nursing care to inmates in a correctional setting. Assess, document, and triage inmate health concerns with accurate charting. Administer medications and monitor nurse-driven treatment plans. Maintain a safe, compliant, and orderly clinical environment. Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards in all inmate interactions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care. Implement evidence-based protocols to improve health outcomes. Track and analyze patient metrics to meet performance targets. Document incident reports and participate in quality improvement initiatives. Maintain readiness for on-site emergencies and crisis response. Educate inmates on health maintenance, prevention, and wellness. Mentor and support peers to foster professional growth and merit-based advancement. Experience/Qualifications Active RN license in the state of employment, with no sanctions. Correctional healthcare experience or demonstrated ability to work in secure settings. Strong clinical assessment, triage, and charting skills for inmate populations. Medication administration and monitoring per nurse-driven treatment plans. Knowledge of inmate confidentiality, HIPAA-like standards, and ethical care. Crisis response readiness and on-site emergency protocols. Ability to document incident reports and participate in quality improvement projects.
Data-driven approach:
track, analyze patient metrics, and meet performance targets. Strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and mentor for peers. Evidence-based protocol implementation to improve health outcomes.