Registered Nurse Day Shift
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care in a correctional setting, including patient assessments, medication administration, treatments, and emergency response. The RN collaborates with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans, ensuring compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and infection control standards. The role also includes educating patients about health conditions, monitoring their progress, and contributing to a safe and effective healthcare environment. The position is at Athens-Clarke County Jail in Athens, Georgia, on a full-time day shift from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. MEDIKO provides primary care, urgent care, chronic care, and behavioral health services in the facility. The organization describes itself as dedicated to compassionate, high-quality care for underserved populations in correctional facilities and emphasizes trust, strong relationships, and professional growth.
Requirements
- Hold a current, valid state license.
- Have 1–3 years of experience in a healthcare setting.
- Have an active CPR/BLS certificate approved under American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines.
- Demonstrate effective time management, adherence to protocols, and the ability to deliver high-quality service in a fast-paced, structured environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in correctional healthcare or a similar environment.
- Experience in direct patient care or administrative support in a regulated environment.
- A strong understanding of healthcare regulations, policies, and procedures as they relate to correctional settings.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a correctional setting.
- Conduct patient assessments and administer medications and treatments.
- Respond to emergencies.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Ensure compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and infection control standards.
- Educate patients about health conditions and monitor their progress.
- Contribute to a safe and effective healthcare environment.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and bonus opportunities.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid portion of maternity leave.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and floating holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement assistance.
- Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) options.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Free virtual continuing education and professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
