Corrections RN Registered Nurse

HCA Healthcare•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Department of Corrections Registered Nurse delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with Department of Corrections requirements and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Working with medical providers and the care team, the RN provides personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN advocates for patients, families, and caregivers and supports positive patient experiences and clinical outcomes. This is a full-time night-shift position with 12-hour shifts, approximately 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Rotating weekends and holidays are required. The RN must be comfortable working around convicted prisoners; security guards are present at all times.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; an Associate’s Degree in Nursing or higher is required.
Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice and/or an active Compact/Multi-State RN license.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification.
At least 6 months of previous RN work experience.
Comfort working around convicted prisoners; security guards are present at all times.

Nice To Haves

Prior acute-care or hospital medical/surgical RN experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients at admission and during each scheduled shift, identify changes in condition, and promptly report them.
Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers, and document care administration thoroughly and promptly in the patient’s medical record.
Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic responses, and take appropriate action in response to unintended medication effects.
Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate patient needs, and address them.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology to support understanding.
Collaborate with medical providers and the care team to provide personalized, comprehensive care.
Advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and paid family leave.
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.