Charge Registered Nurse (Charge RN)
About The Position
NaphCare is hiring an experienced Charge Registered Nurse to work at the Forsyth County Detention Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This full-time position follows a Monday–Friday day shift schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The Charge RN combines hands-on nursing care with clinical leadership. The role coordinates daily nursing operations and shift activities, supports and guides nursing staff, and works with medical and correctional professionals to provide quality care to a diverse patient population. The nurse assesses patients, administers medications, responds to emergencies, and helps ensure care is delivered according to established policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Hold a current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in North Carolina.
- Possess an active American Heart Association BLS CPR Certification.
- Have two years of full-time RN experience.
- Have knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, applicable healthcare laws and regulations, and procedures for direct healthcare services.
- Pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.
- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and/or confidential information.
- Demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Have schedule flexibility and availability to work overtime when needed.
- Demonstrate integrity and professionalism, adhere to a Code of Conduct, and comply with facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
- Be able to stand for long periods; lift and move patients weighing up to 50 pounds; bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances; and perform physically demanding tasks such as CPR while maintaining balance and endurance throughout a shift.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership during assigned shifts while remaining actively involved in patient care.
- Coordinate shift activities and support nursing staff.
- Perform initial health screenings and physical assessments of newly detained individuals.
- Monitor and document patients’ health, including vital signs and medical histories.
- Conduct daily clinical rounds and provide direct patient care.
- Triage patients, assess their needs, develop care plans, and coordinate services.
- Respond to medical emergencies, provide first aid, and ensure timely transport to appropriate healthcare facilities.
- Educate patients about preventative care, healthy lifestyle choices, and substance abuse prevention.
- Follow correctional facility security protocols and work with correctional officers and healthcare professionals to support patient safety and well-being.
- Maintain accurate medical records, document treatment plans, and report relevant information.
- Adhere to established policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one.
- Prescriptions at no charge through the health plan, beginning day one.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
- 401(k) and Roth plans with company contribution starting day one.
- Tuition assistance.
- Referral bonuses.
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- Free continuing education and CMEs.
- Competitive salaries and generous employee benefits.
- Opportunities for educational growth and career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
