Charge Registered Nurse (Charge RN) - Full Time Nights

About the Role

Join our team of medical professionals in Land O Lakes, Florida, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for individuals incarcerated in the Pasco County Detention Center. As a Correctional Charge Registered Nurse (RN), you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to a diverse population of patients with complex medical needs while overseeing nursing staff and operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shift activities and perform a wide range of duties, including assessing patients, administering medications, managing emergencies, and ensuring adherence to established protocols and procedures.
• Perform initial health screenings and physical assessments of newly detained individuals.
• Monitor and document patient health, including vital signs and medical histories.
• Conduct daily clinical rounds, provide direct patient care, triage, assess patient needs, develop care plans, and coordinate services.
• Respond to medical emergencies, provide first aid, and ensure timely transport to appropriate healthcare facilities.
• Educate patients on preventative care, healthy lifestyle choices, and substance abuse prevention.
• Understand and adhere to correctional facility security protocols while working closely with correctional officers and other healthcare professionals to ensure safety and well-being.
• Maintain accurate medical records, document treatment plans, and report relevant information.

Requirements

• Holds a current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse within Florida.
• Active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association required).
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.
• Two years of full-time RN experience with knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, and applicable healthcare laws and regulations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
• 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 correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, and walk significant distances.
• Perform physically demanding tasks like CPR while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one.
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one.
• Lowest cost benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• 401K and Roth with company contribution starting day one.
• Tuition assistance.
• Referral bonuses.
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Free continuing education and CMEs.