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.
Responsibilities
- delivering comprehensive, safe, and timely medical and behavioral health care to incarcerated individuals
- supporting wellness
- stabilizing acute and chronic conditions
- contributing to a secure therapeutic environment
- performs assessments
- plans and implements nursing care
- responds to emergencies
- ensures compliance with professional standards, correctional regulations, and legal documentation requirements.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
