Registered Nurse
About The Position
Registered Nurses provide direct nursing care to inmate patients, applying the nursing process—assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation—in accordance with professional nursing standards. They collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support effective care and desired health outcomes. Correctional nurses promote and improve patients’ overall health, including for people who may have had limited access to healthcare before incarceration. The role involves care for a wide range of conditions, from minor ailments to complex medical or behavioral health issues. The position is part-time at Worcester County Detention Center in Snow Hill, Maryland, with an evening shift. Nurses may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and on-call availability may be required.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of employment; maintain a current copy on file at all times.
- Clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Excellent critical-thinking and clinical-assessment skills.
- Ability to make independent decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Assertive and empathetic, with the ability to provide objective patient care.
- Strong interpersonal communication and customer-service skills.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Ability to function independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Ability to earn the respect and confidence of inmates and staff while demonstrating commitment to the facility’s mission.
- Maintain active Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification.
- Ability to pass all required health and security screenings.
- Complete facility-required orientation and training.
- Adhere to infection control policies, medication administration protocols, and controlled-substance regulations.
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, health care 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 medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions as prescribed.
- 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.
- Adhere to infection control policies, medication administration standards, and regulatory guidelines.
- Participate in ongoing staff development, training, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Perform additional duties as assigned based on facility needs.
- Represent CFG Health Systems, LLC positively and professionally.
- Promote a culture of safety for patients and staff through proper identification, documentation, and prevention.
- Maintain knowledge of current nursing standards, regulations, and best practices.
- Follow OSHA and facility safety policies and procedures, and uphold HIPAA and PREA regulations.
- Be punctual and reliable for assigned or confirmed shifts and maintain required security clearance for the assigned facility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
