Registered Nurse - $4,000 Sign on bonus!
About The Position
Registered Nurses provide direct nursing care to inmate patients in a correctional healthcare setting, using the nursing process of 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, serving a population that may have had limited access to healthcare before incarceration. The role involves caring for a range of conditions, from minor ailments to complex medical or behavioral health issues. The position is full-time at Cumberland County Jail in Portland, Maine, on the night shift. The listed salary is $50.00 per hour, and the posting advertises a $4,000 sign-on bonus. Nurses must meet facility health and security screening requirements, maintain the required security clearance, and may be required to work weekends and holidays or be available on call.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of employment, with a current copy maintained on file.
- Clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Excellent critical-thinking and clinical-assessment skills.
- Ability to make independent decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Assertive, empathetic approach and 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 and demonstrate commitment to the facility’s mission.
- Active Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification.
- Ability to pass all required health and security screenings.
- Maintain required security clearance for the assigned facility.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a correctional healthcare environment is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized nursing care to inmate patients according to nursing protocols.
- Perform assessments in correctional settings, including intake, healthcare 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 prescribed medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions.
- 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 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 patient and staff safety through proper identification, documentation, and prevention.
- Maintain knowledge of current nursing standards, regulations, and best practices.
- Complete facility-required orientation and training; follow OSHA and facility safety policies and procedures.
- Uphold HIPAA and PREA regulations and maintain punctuality and reliability for assigned or confirmed shifts.
Benefits
- $4,000 sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
