Registered Nurse (RN)
$15–$15 year
On-siteElmore, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Perform initial health screenings, monitor vital signs, and manage acute and chronic conditions for detained individuals. Provide direct patient care, triage, and develop care plans while responding to medical emergencies and ensuring timely transport. Educate patients on preventative care and substance abuse prevention, adhering to correctional security protocols and maintaining accurate medical records. This role requires a current AL RN license, BLS certification, and ability to work independently in a controlled environment. NaphCare supports new graduates with training and offers competitive benefits including health insurance, tuition assistance, and 401K matching.
Required Qualifications
- Holds a current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse within the state of AL
- Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
- Knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, applicable health care laws, regulations, and procedures for direct health care services
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Able to work independently and in a team
- Flexible schedule and availability to work overtime when needed
- Integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
- Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues
- Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
- Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening
- Must have the ability to stand for long periods
- Must have the ability to lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds)
- Must have the ability to bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift
Desired Qualifications
- Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
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