Day Registered Nurse (RN)

Armor Health•Columbia, SC

About The Position

Armor Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide holistic nursing care to patients in a correctional setting. The nurse assesses patients’ physical, psychological, and social needs; develops and implements individualized care plans in consultation with health care providers; and provides care in accordance with physician orders and established protocols. The position includes documenting and communicating triage decisions during custody and at discharge, administering medications and supporting nutrition and therapeutic diet plans, and assisting with medical or minor surgical procedures as needed. Armor Health describes its workplace as emphasizing teamwork, leadership support, patient care in a safe environment, and a collaborative, results-oriented culture. The organization focuses on improving correctional health care outcomes and supporting patients’ holistic wellness.

Requirements

Current state license as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Current CPR certificate.
Proficiency with electronic medical records.
Ability to pass pre-employment Level 2 clearance, including a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

Provide holistic nursing care to patients in a correctional setting.
Assess patients’ physical, psychological, and social dimensions; obtain health histories and provide written assessments upon admission.
Document and communicate triage decisions to the appropriate health care provider during custody and upon discharge.
Develop individual nursing care plans using nursing assessment protocols in consultation with health care providers.
Implement medical care plans, including diagnostic tests and EKGs, according to physician orders.
Administer medications using proper techniques, procedures, and approved routes; support nutrition and therapeutic diet plans.
Assist physicians with medical or minor surgical procedures as necessary.