Registered Nurse
Core
Provide medically necessary, evidence-based integrated health care to patients in the county jail system, including responding to medical needs and ensuring continuity of care.
Role type
Registered Nurse (Correctional Health)
Builds
Continuity of care for incarcerated individuals
Domain
Healthcare / Corrections
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Registered Nurse licensure, patient assessment, nursing interventions, medication administration, IV/phlebotomy skills, emergency response (CPR), patient education, documentation
Preferred skills
Medical/Surgical, ER, Urgent Care, or Psychiatric nursing experience
Responsibilities
Provide assessments and implement appropriate nursing interventions, Monitor the patient's progress and evaluate outcomes, Perform standard nursing procedures appropriate to the patient's needs, Complete and process all required documentation, Provide health-related education to patients, Administer medication and address other pharmacological needs