Job Type: Contract
Job Category: Nursing
Job Description
Job Title: County Jail Registered Nurse (RN)
📌 Job Summary
The County Jail Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive healthcare services to inmates within a correctional facility. This role includes medical assessment, treatment, medication administration, and emergency response while ensuring compliance with correctional healthcare standards.
🔑 Key Responsibilities
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Conduct initial health screenings and ongoing medical assessments for inmates
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Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
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Respond to medical emergencies and provide first aid or life-saving care
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Monitor and document patient health status and progress
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Collaborate with physicians, mental health professionals, and correctional staff
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Ensure compliance with correctional healthcare policies and procedures
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Educate inmates on health conditions, medications, and preventive care
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Maintain accurate and confidential medical records
🎓 Required Qualifications
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Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
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Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license
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CPR/BLS Certification (required)
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ACLS Certification (preferred)
💼 Experience Required
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1–3+ years of nursing experience (correctional or emergency experience preferred)
🛠️ Key Skills
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Patient care & clinical assessment
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Emergency response & critical thinking
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Medication administration
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Strong documentation skills
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Communication & interpersonal skills
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Ability to work in a secure environment
⏰ Work Environment
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Correctional facility / County jail
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Rotational shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
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High-security and fast-paced environment
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Required Skills
Registered Nurse