Registered Nurse Supervisor/Charge/Nurse Manager
About The Position
NaphCare is hiring a Registered Nurse Supervisor/Charge/Nurse Manager in Atlanta, Georgia, to provide and oversee healthcare services for individuals incarcerated at the Fulton County Jail. The role combines direct patient care with supervision and coordination of nursing staff and operations. The schedule is Week One: Wednesday night; Week Two: Friday night, 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The nurse works alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to care for patients with complex medical needs. The position coordinates shift activities, conducts clinical rounds, assesses and triages patients, administers medications, manages emergencies, develops care plans, coordinates services, and helps ensure compliance with clinical protocols, facility security procedures, contractual requirements, and accreditation standards. It also provides leadership, guidance, oversight, and performance evaluation for clinical staff, and supports staff orientation, training, development, and retention.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Georgia.
- Three to five years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting.
- Active BLS CPR certification; American Heart Association certification is required.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Flexible schedule and availability to work overtime when needed.
- Integrity, professionalism, and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
- Must pass the facility criminal background check and drug screening.
- Ability to stand for long periods; lift and move patients weighing up to 50 pounds; bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks such as CPR while maintaining balance and endurance throughout a shift.
Nice To Haves
- Correctional healthcare experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate shift activities and nursing operations.
- Work with the HSA and DON to coordinate the healthcare delivery system and facility functions.
- Ensure nursing processes and systems comply with policies, procedures, company performance standards, and accreditation standards.
- Communicate effectively with clients, peers, and employees at all levels, maintaining clear communication during issue resolution.
- Conduct daily clinical rounds and provide direct patient care, triage, patient assessments, care planning, and coordination of services.
- Coordinate, structure, implement, and guide the facility nursing service program.
- Provide direct oversight, leadership, management, guidance, support, and clinical performance evaluation for LPNs, CNAs/MAs, EMTs, and RNs.
- Assist with orientation and training of clinical personnel and serve as a professional role model and mentor.
- Follow correctional facility security protocols and work with correctional officers and healthcare professionals to support patient safety and well-being.
- Work with the HSA and DON to meet contractual requirements for quality healthcare.
- Administer medications, manage emergencies, and ensure adherence to established protocols and procedures.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one.
- Prescriptions at no charge through the health plan, beginning on day one.
- Employee Assistance Program services.
- 401(k) and Roth plans with company contribution starting on day one.
- Tuition assistance.
- Referral bonuses.
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- Free continuing education and CMEs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
