Communicate effectively with nursing staff, physicians, correctional officers, and other departments to support continuity of care. Provide leadership within the nursing team, identify and address patient care issues, and recommend improvements.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Barstow, California
Description
About the role
CBH Medical is hiring a Registered Nurse to join the medical team at the Calvert County Detention Center. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and a supportive work environment!
What you'll do
Conduct comprehensive physical, psychological, and social assessments for patients in the correctional setting.
Obtain health histories, evaluate illnesses and injuries, and document assessments at admission, during confinement, and at discharge.
Make and communicate triage decisions based on assessment findings.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using approved protocols and referral processes.
Administer medications—including IV therapy—and perform clinical procedures in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
Coordinate diagnostic testing, therapeutic diets, and patient education using available resources.
Communicate effectively with nursing staff, physicians, correctional officers, and other departments to support continuity of care.
Maintain accurate documentation using SOAP charting standards.
Provide leadership within the nursing team, identify and address patient care issues, and recommend improvements.
Participate in staff training, in-service education, and quality assurance activities.
Adhere to CBH policies, state practice standards, and facility procedures while promoting a safe environment for staff and patients.
Support employee and patient health and safety programs, including OSHA-related training.
Perform other duties as assigned by nursing leadership.
Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice (required)
BLS/CPR certification (required)
Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program; BSN preferred but not required
Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience
Benefits:
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Job Type:
Full-Time RN – Day Shift: 6:00am - 6:30pm (Alternating 36-hour and 48-hour weeks)
Full-Time RN – Night Shift: 6:30pm - 6:00am (Alternating 36-hour and 48-hour weeks)