Registered Nurse
About The Position
Registered Nurses provide direct nursing care to inmate patients in a correctional facility, using the nursing process in accordance with professional nursing standards. They collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide effective, continuous care and support desired health outcomes. The role serves patients with a wide range of conditions, from minor ailments to complex medical or behavioral health issues, including individuals who may have had limited access to healthcare before incarceration. This is a part-time evening-shift position at Albany County Correctional Facility in Albany, New York. Nurses must meet health and security screening requirements, maintain facility security clearance, and may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, or on call. The position requires adherence to nursing standards, facility procedures, infection control and medication protocols, OSHA policies, HIPAA, and PREA regulations.
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 and empathetic approach, 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 and demonstrate commitment to the facility’s mission.
- Maintain active Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification.
- Ability to pass all required health and security screenings.
- Ability to maintain required security clearance for the assigned facility.
- Punctuality and reliability for assigned or confirmed shifts.
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, healthcare units, emergencies, 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, and 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.
- Follow infection control policies, medication administration standards, and regulatory guidelines.
- Participate in staff development, training, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Represent CFG Health Systems, LLC positively and professionally and promote a culture of safety for patients and staff.
- Maintain knowledge of current nursing standards, regulations, and best practices.
- Complete facility-required orientation and training and follow OSHA and facility safety policies and procedures.
- Uphold HIPAA and PREA regulations, maintain required security clearance, and be punctual and reliable for assigned or confirmed shifts.
- Perform additional duties as assigned based on facility needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
