Charge Registered Nurse (Charge RN)
About The Position
NaphCare is hiring an experienced Charge Registered Nurse to join its healthcare team at the Forsyth County Detention Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This full-time position follows a Monday–Friday day-shift schedule, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. The role combines hands-on nursing care with clinical leadership, coordinating daily nursing operations and supporting and guiding the nursing team. The nurse works alongside medical and correctional professionals to provide care to a diverse patient population with a wide range of healthcare needs. The Charge Registered Nurse provides clinical leadership during assigned shifts while remaining actively involved in patient care. The role coordinates shift activities, supports nursing staff, assesses patients, administers medications, responds to emergencies, and helps ensure care is delivered in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in North Carolina.
- Active BLS CPR certification; American Heart Association certification is required.
- Two years of full-time RN experience.
- 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.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and/or confidential information.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexible schedule and availability to work overtime when needed.
- Integrity and professionalism, with the ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
- Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.
- Ability 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
- Perform initial health screenings and physical assessments of newly detained individuals.
- Monitor and document patient health, including vital signs and medical histories.
- Conduct daily clinical rounds and provide direct patient care, triage, patient assessments, care planning, and coordination of services.
- Respond to medical emergencies, provide first aid, and arrange timely transport to appropriate healthcare facilities.
- Educate patients on preventative care, healthy lifestyle choices, and substance abuse prevention.
- Follow correctional facility security protocols and work with correctional officers and other healthcare professionals to support patient safety and well-being.
- Maintain accurate medical records, document treatment plans, and report relevant information.
- Coordinate shift activities and provide clinical leadership and support to nursing staff.
- Administer medications and help ensure quality care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one.
- Prescription coverage at no charge through the health plan, beginning day one.
- Employee Assistance Program 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 employee benefits.
- Educational growth and career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
