Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing sick calls and new patient assessments
• Develop nursing diagnoses, care plans, and referrals
• Provide treatments, therapies, and health education
• Monitor patient health status and adjust care plans
• Assess mental health and refer as needed
• Administer medications via PO, SL, Buccal, SQ, IM, IV, and Parenteral routes
• Maintain medication accountability and documentation
• Start and maintain IV lines and infusion pumps
• Perform complex wound care and dressing changes
• Respond to emergencies and provide life support
• Collaborate with healthcare teams
• Document all care in EMR
• Maintain security of clinical areas and keys
• Report unusual inmate behavior
• Perform additional duties and trainings as required

Requirements

• At least 1 year of nursing experience required
• Correctional experience not required
• Active Registered Nurse License
• CPR/BLS Certification
• PPD (TB test)
• Proof of COVID vaccination
• Reliable transportation required (for floating between facilities)
• Background check form must be completed and submitted with application
• RIDOC campus includes 6 facilities; assigned to one facility per shift with possible rotation; floating between facilities required based on needs
• Additional documents may be required upon selection

Pay

$67.00 - $74.00 per hour on W2

Schedule

Primarily 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM shift; occasional coverage for 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM shift as needed. Hours vary based on need. Weekend days required, every other weekend.