Registered Nurse AM
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 while complying 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 based at Athens-Clarke County Jail in Athens, Georgia. It is a full-time, day-shift role scheduled from 6:45P to 7:15P, with a 36/48-hour workweek and built-in overtime. The RN works with a collaborative multidisciplinary team and has autonomy while providing care across primary care, urgent care, chronic care, detox, behavioral health, and other services. MEDIKO is a healthcare organization that partners with jail systems to provide care to underserved populations in correctional facilities. The organization emphasizes compassionate care, trust, and maintaining personal connections with patients, employees, and client partners.
Requirements
- Current, valid Registered Nurse license in the applicable state(s).
- Active CPR/BLS certificate approved under American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines.
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively, follow protocols, and deliver high-quality service in a fast-paced, structured environment.
- An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Nursing, or a related field is preferred but not required.
- 1–3 years of experience in a healthcare setting; correctional healthcare or a similar environment is preferred.
- Experience in direct patient care or administrative support in a regulated environment is preferred.
- Understanding of healthcare regulations, policies, and procedures related to correctional settings is an advantage.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Nursing, or a related field.
- Experience in correctional healthcare or a similar environment.
- Experience in direct patient care or administrative support in a regulated environment.
- Understanding of healthcare regulations, policies, and procedures related to correctional settings.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a correctional setting.
- Conduct patient assessments.
- 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.
- Monitor patients’ 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
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