Registered Nurse - Correctional - $53-55 per hour

Local contract nursing position in Hertford, North Carolina for a 13-week assignment in a juvenile care setting. Specialty: Correctional. Discipline: RN. 40 hours per week, 8-hour day shifts.

About the role

This position is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care focused on the treatment and prevention of illness and injury among youth in a structured care environment. The Registered Nurse plays a critical role in supporting health, safety, and wellness through direct clinical care, education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. We are specifically seeking nurses with experience in adolescent, pediatric, school, public health, correctional/juvenile, and/or emergency nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare services for the treatment and/or prevention of illnesses and injuries
• Perform admission physical assessments
• Conduct sick call and ongoing patient assessments
• Administer medications and oversee medication management
• Implement physician treatment orders
• Provide medication administration and counseling to juveniles
• Train and oversee Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAPs) in medication administration and healthcare tasks
• Prepare medical discharge summaries
• Provide emergency medical services as needed
• Communicate healthcare information to interdisciplinary teams regarding patient health status
• Maintain accurate healthcare and data reports
• Provide health-related training and education to staff

About Juvenile Care Services

Juvenile care services are dedicated to the prevention and reduction of delinquency by intervening early, educating youth, and providing appropriate treatment and support. The goal is to strengthen families, promote positive outcomes for youth, and enhance overall public safety. Candidates with a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse
• Eligible and authorized to practice nursing within the applicable state regulatory requirements

Skills

Applicants must clearly document experience in all of the following areas:

• Leading a team, including delegation of UAP and subordinate healthcare tasks
• Providing feedback, coaching, and guidance to nursing staff and UAPs regarding patient care
• Independently implementing the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation)
• Making clinical judgments based on facts and sound reasoning with organized, reflective, and inquisitive thinking
• Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to provide timely, organized, and methodical healthcare services
• Teaching and training staff through orientation, on-the-job training, and preceptorship
• Using effective interview techniques to assess patient symptoms and needs
• Communicating clearly and concisely with patients, families, and staff both verbally and in writing

Preferred Experience

• Nursing experience in adolescent, pediatric, school, or public health settings

Schedule

• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• 8-hour day shifts