CORRECTIONS NURSE

Corrections Nurse

Candler County Hospital is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and professional Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide quality nursing care within a correctional facility. The RN is responsible for delivering direct patient care to the inmate population under the direction of their clinical leader or licensed provider while maintaining a safe, secure, and professional environment.

The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced correctional setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to incarcerated patients in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards.
• Perform nursing assessments and document findings accurately and timely.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Monitor patients for changes in condition and report significant findings to the RN or provider.
• Assist with intake screenings, sick call, chronic care clinics, and discharge planning.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide appropriate interventions within scope of practice.
• Collect laboratory specimens and perform point-of-care testing as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and documentation.
• Educate patients on medications, chronic disease management, and health promotion.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control standards.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and facility policies.
• Follow all correctional facility security procedures and safety protocols.
• Collaborate effectively with healthcare providers, correctional officers, and interdisciplinary team members.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN or LPN program.
• Current, unrestricted RN or LPN license in the State of Georgia
• Current CPR certification required.
• One (1) year of nursing experience preferred; correctional, emergency, medical-surgical, or behavioral health experience is a plus.
• Ability to pass required background screening and security clearance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong clinical assessment and medication administration skills.
• Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to medical emergencies.
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to establish appropriate boundaries.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing situations.
• Understanding of confidentiality and ethical standards in correctional healthcare.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to respond quickly during emergency situations.
• Ability to work in a secure correctional environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN or LPN program.
• Current, unrestricted RN or LPN license in the State of Georgia
• Current CPR certification required.
• One (1) year of nursing experience preferred; correctional, emergency, medical-surgical, or behavioral health experience is a plus.
• Ability to pass required background screening and security clearance.