Charge Registered Nurse (Charge RN) - Full Time

Naphcare, Inc. • Jacksonville, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Charge Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team of medical professionals in Jacksonville, Florida. This role involves managing all aspects of healthcare for individuals incarcerated in the Jacksonville Pre-Trial Detention Facility. The position requires a Charge RN to oversee nursing staff and operations, acting as a supervisor and coordinator, while providing care to a diverse population with complex medical needs. The role is available for both day and night shifts.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse within Florida
• Active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association preferred)
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening
• Two years of full time RN experience
• Knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety standards
• Knowledge of infectious disease management
• Knowledge of applicable health care laws, regulations, and procedures for direct health care services
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Flexible schedule and availability to work overtime when needed
• Integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds)
• Ability to bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift

Responsibilities

• Performing initial health screenings and physical assessments of newly detained individuals
• Monitoring and documenting patient health including vital signs, medical histories
• Conducting daily clinical rounds, providing direct patient care, triaging, assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and coordinating services
• Responding to medical emergencies, providing first aid, and ensuring timely transport to appropriate healthcare facilities
• Educating patients on preventative care, healthy lifestyle choices, and substance abuse prevention
• Understanding and adhering to correctional facility security protocols, while working closely with correctional officers and other healthcare professionals, to ensure the safety and well-being of patients
• Maintaining accurate medical records, documenting treatment plans, and reporting any relevant information

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level