Registered Nurse (RN)- Nights
About The Position
NaphCare is hiring full-time night-shift Registered Nurses in Santa Cruz, California, to provide healthcare to individuals incarcerated in the Santa Cruz County Jail. The nurse works alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals in a controlled environment where security is a priority. New graduates are encouraged to apply, and NaphCare provides training in correctional healthcare. The role involves performing health screenings and assessments, providing direct care, managing acute and chronic conditions, responding to emergencies, educating patients, and maintaining accurate medical records. Nurses follow facility security protocols and applicable healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements while helping protect patients’ rights, dignity, and health.
Requirements
- Hold a current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in California.
- Hold an active BLS/CPR certification; American Heart Association certification is required.
- Know nursing practice principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, applicable healthcare laws and regulations, and procedures for direct healthcare services.
- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
- Have excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Have a flexible schedule and availability to work overtime when needed.
- Demonstrate integrity and professionalism, and adhere to a Code of Conduct and facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
- Pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening.
- Be able to stand for long periods; lift and move patients weighing 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; training in correctional healthcare is provided.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial health screenings and physical assessments of newly detained individuals.
- Monitor and document patient health, including vital signs and medical histories.
- Provide direct patient care, triage patients, assess their needs, develop care plans, and coordinate services.
- Manage acute and chronic conditions, including asthma, hypertension, and diabetes.
- Respond to medical emergencies, provide first aid, and ensure timely transport to appropriate healthcare facilities.
- Educate patients about preventative care, healthy lifestyle choices, and substance abuse prevention.
- Follow correctional facility security protocols and work with correctional officers and healthcare professionals to ensure patient safety and well-being.
- Maintain accurate medical records, document treatment plans, and report relevant information.
Benefits
- Health insurance beginning on day one
- Dental insurance beginning on day one
- Vision insurance beginning on day one
- Prescriptions at no charge through the health plan, beginning on day one
- Employee Assistance Program services
- 401(k) and Roth plans with company contribution beginning on day one
- Tuition assistance
- Referral bonuses
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
- 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
Education Level
No Education Listed
