Registered Nurse
About The Position
Registered Nurses provide direct nursing care to inmate patients at the Orange County Correctional Facility in Goshen, New York. They apply the nursing process—including assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation—in accordance with professional nursing standards and collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support effective care and desired health outcomes. Correctional nurses help promote and improve the overall health of a patient population that may have had limited access to healthcare before incarceration, addressing conditions ranging from minor ailments to complex medical or behavioral health issues. This per diem role has variable shifts, with shifts listed as 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. Nurses must complete required health and security screenings and maintain facility security clearance. Night, weekend, and holiday work may be required, as may on-call availability.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Hold a current, unrestricted RN license in the state of employment and maintain a current copy on file.
- Clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Excellent critical-thinking and clinical assessment skills.
- Ability to make independent decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Assertive, empathetic approach and ability to provide objective patient care.
- Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Ability to earn the respect and confidence of inmates and staff and demonstrate commitment to the facility’s mission.
- Maintain active Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification.
- Ability to pass all required health and security screenings.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a correctional healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized nursing care to inmate patients according to nursing protocols.
- Perform assessments in correctional settings, including intake, healthcare units, emergency situations, chronic care clinics, and medical units.
- Collaborate with primary care providers and interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely, appropriate, and continuous care.
- Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions.
- Monitor and report reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in patients’ physical or emotional status.
- Provide patient education, including medication guidance, self-care instructions, and discharge planning.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete patient documentation in appropriate formats.
- Promote a therapeutic and professional environment for inmates.
- Follow infection control policies, medication administration standards, and regulatory guidelines.
- Participate in staff development, training, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Complete additional duties as assigned based on facility needs.
- Represent CFG Health Systems, LLC positively and professionally.
- Promote patient and staff safety through proper identification, documentation, and prevention.
- Maintain knowledge of current nursing standards, regulations, and best practices.
- Follow controlled substance regulations, OSHA and facility safety policies, and HIPAA and PREA requirements.
- Complete facility-required orientation and training, remain punctual and reliable for assigned or confirmed shifts, and maintain required facility security clearance.
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Education Level
Associate degree
