Registered Nurse (RN)-WKD Days
About The Position
NaphCare is hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our team of medical professionals in Pueblo, Colorado. As a Correctional Registered Nurse (RN), you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to the individuals in residence within the Pueblo County Detention Center. This role involves working within a controlled environment where security is a top priority. Your duties will include performing physical assessments, administering medications, managing chronic illnesses, and responding to emergencies. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to a diverse patient population with complex medical needs. New graduates are encouraged to apply, as training in correctional healthcare will be provided.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, or related field, from an accredited college or university
- Current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse within the State
- Active CPR certification
- Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening
- Knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, applicable health care laws, regulations, and procedures for direct health care services.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Able to work independently and in a team
- Flexible schedule and availability to work overtime when needed
- Integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
- Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.
Nice To Haves
- New grads are encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
- Performing initial health screenings and physical assessments of newly detained individuals.
- Monitoring and documenting patient health including vital signs and medical histories.
- Providing direct patient care, triaging, assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and coordinating services.
- Managing acute and chronic conditions such as asthma, hypertension, and diabetes.
- Responding to medical emergencies, providing first aid, and ensuring timely transport to appropriate healthcare facilities.
- Educating patients on preventative care, healthy lifestyle choices, and substance abuse prevention.
- Understanding and adhering to correctional facility security protocols, while working closely with correctional officers and other healthcare professionals, to ensure the safety and well-being of patients.
- Maintaining accurate medical records, documenting treatment plans, and reporting any relevant information.
Benefits
- Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
- Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
- Lowest Cost Benefits!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral bonuses
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Generous paid time off & paid holidays
- Free continuing education and CMEs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
