Registered Nurse-PRN
About The Position
NaphCare is hiring a PRN Registered Nurse to provide healthcare to individuals incarcerated at the Kitsap County Jail in Port Orchard, Washington. The nurse works alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals in a controlled environment where security is a priority. The role includes assessing patients, administering medications, managing chronic illnesses, and responding to emergencies. New graduates are encouraged to apply, and NaphCare provides training in correctional healthcare. The position requires availability for day and night shifts. The RN helps provide quality healthcare that protects the rights, dignity, and health of the patient population. Duties include patient assessments, taking vital signs, wound care, medication administration and monitoring, maintaining electronic medical records, observing physical and mental health, providing emergency first aid, and supporting patient education and discharge or release planning.
Requirements
- Graduate from a Registered Nurse program.
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Active state certification as a Registered Nurse.
- Active BLS CPR certification; American Heart Association certification is required.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
- Integrity and 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’s criminal background check and drug screening.
- 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 such as CPR while maintaining balance and endurance throughout a shift.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates are encouraged to apply; no prior correctional healthcare experience is stated as required.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient assessments and interview patients about current health problems and medication history.
- Take vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and weight.
- Provide wound care, including cleaning and bandaging injured areas.
- Administer medications, including injections, and monitor patients’ reactions.
- Maintain medical records, including entering information into the TechCare electronic health record.
- Observe patients’ physical and mental health status.
- Provide emergency first aid.
- Provide patient education and discharge or release planning.
- Help manage chronic illnesses and respond to emergencies.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries and generous employee benefits are mentioned; specific eligibility for this PRN role is not stated.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one (listed for full-time employees).
- Prescriptions at no cost through the health plan beginning day one (listed for full-time employees).
- Employee Assistance Program services (listed for full-time employees).
- 401(k) and Roth plans with company contribution beginning day one (listed for full-time employees).
- Tuition assistance (listed for full-time employees).
- Referral bonuses (listed for full-time employees).
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee (listed for full-time employees).
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays (listed for full-time employees).
- Free continuing education and CMEs (listed for full-time employees).
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
