Overview
Corrections Registered Nurse provides compassionate, safe, evidence-based healthcare to incarcerated adults in a secure facility. The role includes performing patient assessments, administering medications, providing wound care, managing chronic conditions, and responding to medical emergencies. You will collaborate with physicians, mental health providers, and custody staff to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
Key Duties
- Conduct clinical assessments and ongoing monitoring
- Administer medications per clinical standards and protocols
- Deliver wound care and other direct patient interventions
- Manage chronic diseases using evidence-based practices
- Provide timely emergency response and escalate care appropriately
- Maintain clear, accurate documentation
- Ensure strict adherence to security, infection control, and regulatory requirements
Qualifications & Skills
- Registered Nurse license with strong clinical judgment
- Ability to deliver safe care in a secure correctional setting
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Knowledge of infection control practices and regulatory standards
- Collaborative mindset with multidisciplinary teams