Correctional Registered Nurse
About The Position
The Arlington County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Correctional Registered Nurse (RN) to join our healthcare team within the Arlington County Detention Facility (ACDF). This position plays a critical role in delivering comprehensive, safe, and timely medical and behavioral health care to incarcerated individuals, supporting wellness, stabilizing acute and chronic conditions, and contributing to a secure therapeutic environment. Correctional healthcare offers a fast-paced, highly collaborative clinical setting where RNs work closely with medical providers, mental health clinicians, and sworn staff to address diverse physical and behavioral health needs. The RN performs assessments, plans and implements nursing care, responds to emergencies, and ensures compliance with professional standards, correctional regulations, and legal documentation requirements.
Requirements
- Thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions.
- Possess a valid RN license.
- Experience in medical and behavioral health care.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative clinical setting.
- Ability to work closely with medical providers, mental health clinicians, and sworn staff.
- Proficiency in performing assessments, planning and implementing nursing care, and responding to emergencies.
- Knowledge of professional standards, correctional regulations, and legal documentation requirements.
Responsibilities
- Performs assessments
- Plans and implements nursing care
- Responds to emergencies
- Ensures compliance with professional standards, correctional regulations, and legal documentation requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
