RN - Day

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our healthcare team in a secure juvenile residential/correctional setting. The RN is responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care, conducting health assessments, administering medications and treatments, responding to medical emergencies, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote the health and well-being of youth residents. This position requires professionalism, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a secure environment while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, and respond to youth health concerns while providing appropriate nursing care and patient education.
• Congduct intake health screenings for newly admitted youth.
• Obtain and process laboratory specimens, including blood and urine samples.
• Monitor, document, and report changes in youth health status and vital signs.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor for therapeutic effectiveness and potential adverse reactions.
• Provide direct patient care and respond to medical emergencies involving youth residents and staff, as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians and members of the healthcare team to develop and coordinate individualized treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate and confidential medical records in accordance with organizational policies and nursing standards.
• Ensure medical supplies, medications, and equipment are properly stocked, maintained, and accounted for.
• Administer immunizations and assist with annual Tuberculosis (TB) skin testing.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable nursing regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support healthcare operations.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of professional nursing practices, procedures, and standards of care.
• Strong patient assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to recognize, evaluate, and respond effectively to medical emergencies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities.
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment while working within the scope of nursing practice.
• Demonstrated professionalism when responding to medical issues and inquiries.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, including professional and support staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.

Minimum Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of ***.
• Minimum of one (1) year of Registered Nurse experience.
• Ability to successfully complete an extensive internal background check.
• Ability to work the scheduled day shift and meet attendance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous nursing experience in a correctional, juvenile detention, behavioral health, or secure residential setting is preferred.
• Experience working with adolescent or vulnerable populations is a plus.