Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered Nurse Opportunities At Washoe County Jail

NaphCare is hiring Full and Part-Time Registered Nurses (RNs) for Day and Night Shift opportunities at the Washoe County Jail in Reno, NV!

Join a dynamic team of healthcare professionals providing care to a unique and underserved patient population in a fast-paced correctional healthcare environment. Whether you're looking for the flexibility of part-time work or a full-time career opportunity, we have openings available across multiple shifts. Night shift positions also include a shift differential.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can expand your clinical skills, work alongside a supportive team, and make a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to connect with you.

Working within a controlled environment where security is a top priority and no two days are the same, you'll gain experience caring for a diverse patient population with complex medical needs. Correctional healthcare offers the opportunity to strengthen your assessment skills, build clinical confidence, and make a real difference while working in a structured and collaborative setting.

If you're seeking a challenging and rewarding nursing career outside of the traditional hospital setting, this could be the perfect fit.

*New grads are encouraged to apply - we'll train you in the exciting field of correctional healthcare! *

Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse you will play a critical role in our continued mission to provide quality care that protects the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Duties and responsibilities may include and are not limited to:

• Performing initial health screenings and physical assessments of newly detained individuals.
• Monitoring and documenting patient health including vital signs, medical histories.
• Providing direct patient care, triaging, assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and coordinating services.
• Managing acute and chronic conditions such as asthma, hypertension, and diabetes.
• Responding to medical emergencies, providing first aid, and ensuring timely transport to appropriate healthcare facilities.
• Educating patients on preventative care, healthy lifestyle choices, and substance abuse prevention.
• Understanding and adhering to correctional facility security protocols, while working closely with correctional officers and other healthcare professionals, to ensure the safety and well-being of patients.
• Maintaining accurate medical records, documenting treatment plans, and reporting any relevant information.

Qualifications

New grads are encouraged to apply!

Education / Licenses / Certifications / Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, or related field, from an accredited college or university
• Holds a current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse within the state of NV
• Possess an active CPR certification
• Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening

Experience / Skills

• Knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, applicable health care laws, regulations, and procedures for direct health care services.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Flexible schedule and availability to work overtime when needed
• Integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements

Physical Capabilities: Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US, and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time! In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we have opportunities for new graduates and experienced medical professionals, promote educational growth, and strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs