Registered Nurse (RN)
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteDeatsville, 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 respond to medical emergencies while administering medications and educating patients on preventative measures. Maintain accurate medical records, develop care plans, and adhere to correctional facility security protocols alongside officers. Requires an unrestricted AL RN license, BLS CPR certification, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Full-time role in Elmore, AL with competitive compensation and benefits including 401K and tuition assistance.
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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