Correctional Registered Nurse
Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Correctional Facility
Shift: 2nd Shift, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Location: Coal Township, PA
Schedule: Every other weekend
Minimum Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license or temporary practice permit issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
- Ability to enter health data into electronic medical records.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
Role Description
The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care in a correctional or residential facility for individuals with mental or physical injuries, illnesses, dysfunctional behavior, or developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include:
Charge Nurse Duties:
- Direct and coordinate nursing care for patients or residents in assigned areas.
- Supervise paraprofessional and non-professional nursing staff.
- Manage staffing, supplies, and equipment needs.
- Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with federal and state regulations.
Assessment Coordinator Duties:
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and families to assess residents’ conditions.
- Complete required documentation for care and treatment plans.
Staff Nurse Duties:
- Provide professional nursing care in assigned patient or specialty areas.
- Participate in quality assurance, infection control, and other specialty programs.
- Administer medications, treatments, and therapies within scope of practice.
Competency Requirements:
Nurses must be competent in a range of clinical skills, including but not limited to:
- Medication administration (oral, topical, IM, subcutaneous, intradermal, suppository)
- IV therapy, venipuncture, heparin lock management, use of infusion pumps
- Airway management, oxygen therapy, suctioning, ventilator care, CPR
- Wound care, dressing changes, ostomy care, catheter care and insertion
- Neurological checks, vital signs, full body assessments, mental status exams
- Emergency procedures, restraints, and crisis interventions
- Documentation in EMR and Medication Administration Records
- Other specialized procedures as required for patient care