RN - Overnight

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, and respond to youth health concerns while providing appropriate nursing care and education.
• Perform health assessments, monitor vital signs, and document changes in health status.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor youth for therapeutic effectiveness and potential adverse reactions.
• Collect, process, and manage laboratory specimens, including blood and urine samples.
• Conduct intake health screenings for newly admitted youth.
• Provide direct patient care and emergency medical treatment to youth, and emergency care to staff as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop and coordinate individualized treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure documentation complies with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Manage medical supplies and equipment by maintaining inventory and ensuring adequate stock levels.
• Administer immunizations and assist with annual Tuberculosis (TB) skin testing programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the healthcare team and facility operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of professional nursing practices, standards, and clinical procedures.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to observe, assess, and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition and medical emergencies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to make sound clinical decisions independently while adhering to nursing regulations and standards of practice.
• Demonstrated professionalism in responding to medical concerns and inquiries.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including professional and non-professional 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.
• Current CPR/BLS certification (if required by state or facility).
• Ability to work overnight shifts as scheduled.

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.