About this opportunity
Equiliem lists this Local Contract Registered Nurse - Correctional - $50-55 per hour opportunity in hertford, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Equiliem is seeking a local contract nurse Correctional for a local contract nursing job in Hertford, North Carolina.
Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Correctional
Discipline: RN
Duration: 52 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, days
Employment Type: Local Contract
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our healthcare team serving an adolescent population within a juvenile detention setting. The ideal candidate will possess experience in adolescent, pediatric, school nursing, public health, correctional/juvenile healthcare, and/or emergency nursing and demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.
Position ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive nursing care and health assessments for juvenile residents.
Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and established protocols.
Assess, monitor, and document patient health status and responses to treatment.
Respond to urgent and emergency medical situations as needed.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including medical providers, counselors, educators, and facility staff.
Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and nursing standards.
Promote health education, disease prevention, and wellness initiatives for residents.
QualificationsActive and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Experience in adolescent, pediatric, school health, public health, correctional/juvenile, and/or emergency nursing preferred.
Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
Proficiency with basic computer applications and electronic documentation systems.
Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and/or WebEx for virtual meetings and communication.
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations in a secure healthcare environment.
Preferred SkillsExperience working with at-risk youth or adolescent populations.
Knowledge of behavioral health and crisis intervention principles.
Ability to remain calm and professional in emergency situations.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
This opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of youth while working as part of a collaborative healthcare team in a juvenile justice setting.
Worksite address
hertford, NC, 27944, US
Who can apply
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