Registered Nurse (RN)

Responsibilities

• Performing initial health screenings and physical assessments of newly detained individuals.
• Monitoring and documenting patient health including vital signs, medical histories.
• Providing direct patient care, triaging, assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and coordinating services.
• Managing acute and chronic conditions such as asthma, hypertension, and diabetes.
• Responding to medical emergencies, providing first aid, and ensuring timely transport to appropriate healthcare facilities.
• Educating patients on preventative care, healthy lifestyle choices, and substance abuse prevention.
• Understanding and adhering to correctional facility security protocols, while working closely with correctional officers and other healthcare professionals, to ensure the safety and well-being of patients.
• Maintaining accurate medical records, documenting treatment plans, and reporting any relevant information.

Qualifications

• New grads are encouraged to apply!
• Holds a current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse within the state of NV.
• Possesses an active CPR certification.
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.
• Knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, applicable health care laws, regulations, and procedures for direct health care services.
• Able 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(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Physical Capabilities: Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare?

• Competitive salaries and generous employee benefits.
• Opportunities for new graduates and experienced medical professionals.
• Strongly supports career advancement within the company.
• NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:
• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts 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 that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs