Registered Nurse, William Marion Stevenson House Detention Center, Milford, DE

About the role

Join our dedicated medical team at the William Marion Stevenson House Detention Center in Milford, DE. As a full-time flex RN, you'll deliver high-impact, hands-on nursing care to adolescents during some of the most defining moments of their lives.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments, triaging, treatments, medication administration, and facilitating continuity of care by coordinating provider referrals and appointments as needed
• Conduct intake screenings and health evaluations for newly admitted youth
• Maintain patient conditions, vital signs, and treatment responses, documenting thoroughly
• Interpret and report abnormal test values, perform EKGs independently as indicated
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide crisis intervention
• Collaborate with MDs, APNs, behavioral health, and detention staff for care coordination
• Educate youth on health, hygiene, and wellness
• Comply with VFC, PREA, Suicide Awareness/Response, ACA; including Audit prep
• Maintain accurate medical records in compliance with ACA standards
• Uphold infection control policies and maintain a safe high-risk clinical environment
• Communicate effectively with youth, families, and staff while maintaining boundaries

Requirements

• Current Delaware RN license
• BLS certification

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; ADN/ASN considered with 3-year BSN completion agreement
• Experience with adolescents who have endured complex trauma, pediatrics, psychiatric nursing, community health, emergency care and/or correctional setting encouraged
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and remain calm and confident during crisis
• Commitment to nonjudgmental, compassionate, patient-centered care in secure setting

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to handle crisis situations
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills

Benefits

We offer a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.

Pay

Hourly Pay Range: $35.39 - $56.63

Schedule

Full-Time Flex (72 hrs/biweekly), 12-hour Day Shifts (7A–7P)

Post End Date

Aug 28, 2026