Registered Nurse
About The Position
Thrive Medical Services LLC is seeking a skilled and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our correctional healthcare team at the Doña Ana County Detention Center. This role provides direct patient care to an adult incarcerated population in a structured, team-oriented environment focused on safety, clinical quality, and compliance with state and national correctional healthcare standards. The ideal candidate is a confident clinician who works well independently, communicates effectively with custody staff and providers, and is committed to delivering ethical, evidence-based care in a correctional setting.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Mexico
- Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience (correctional, emergency, med-surg, or community health experience preferred)
- Current BLS certification (ACLS preferred)
- Strong assessment, documentation, and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently in a secure environment
- Comfortable working in a correctional setting with a diverse patient population
Nice To Haves
- Prior correctional healthcare experience
- Experience with electronic medical records
- Familiarity with NCCHC or similar correctional healthcare standards
- Experience in emergency response, triage, or public health settings
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care, including sick call, intake screenings, medication administration, and chronic care support
- Perform nursing assessments, triage, and clinical interventions within RN scope of practice
- Administer medications safely and accurately in accordance with medication administration policies
- Respond to medical emergencies and coordinate care with providers and custody staff
- Document all patient care activities accurately in the electronic medical record
- Assist with intake health screenings and ongoing health assessments
- Support Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services as applicable
- Follow infection control, safety, and emergency response protocols
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including providers, mental health staff, and administrative leadership
- Maintain compliance with NCCHC, NMAC, and facility policies and procedures
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay
- Stable scheduling with 12-hour shifts
- Supportive leadership and clinical oversight
- Opportunity to be part of a growing correctional healthcare organization
- Meaningful work serving an underserved population
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
