Staff Nurse - RN

Position Overview

The Staff Nurse provides direct and indirect nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a correctional healthcare environment, with a primary focus on ambulatory care. This role utilizes the nursing process to assess patient needs, establish patient-centered goals, implement prescribed interventions, and evaluate outcomes while working collaboratively with healthcare professionals and correctional staff. The Staff Nurse follows established nursing protocols, promotes a safe and secure care environment, and may serve as a team leader as assigned. This position requires the ability to work effectively in a controlled, high-stress environment while maintaining professional communication, clinical competency, and patient-centered care.

Job Responsibilities

• Assess and identify the physical, psychosocial, and emotional healthcare needs of adult and geriatric patients.

• Develop patient-centered goals and nursing objectives based on identified healthcare needs.

• Implement prescribed nursing interventions and evaluate patient responses and outcomes.

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care in accordance with established correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and nursing protocols.

• Collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals, correctional officers, and other facility personnel.

• Communicate with patients and team members in a respectful, professional, and courteous manner.

• Promote and maintain a safe environment for the delivery of healthcare services.

• Follow applicable security regulations, facility procedures, and controlled movement requirements.

• Function as a team leader when assigned and contribute to the professional development of coworkers.

• Maintain required nursing licensure, credentials, and continuing education.

• Participate in ongoing professional development to maintain and enhance correctional nursing knowledge and clinical skills.

• Adhere to applicable personnel policies and procedures to support effective healthcare unit operations.

• Respond appropriately to emergency situations and perform first-responder responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Correctional nursing experience preferred, with a minimum of one year of experience in a correctional setting preferred.

• Current license to practice nursing in the State of New Jersey.

• Current CPR certification.

• Valid driver's license.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

• Ability to work effectively in a stressful, secure correctional environment.

• Ability to work collaboratively with patients, correctional officers, and healthcare team members.

• Ability to perform CPR for at least 10 minutes.

• Ability to lift and carry an emergency treatment bag weighing up to 45 pounds, including carrying it upstairs.

• Ability to assist with lifting and repositioning non-ambulatory patients, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to maintain required annual licensure, credentials, and continuing education.

• Ability to comply with all applicable security regulations and facility procedures.

Benefits

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401(k)

Additional Job Details (Commute, Attendance, etc.)

• Evening shifts are available.

• Position is based in a correctional facility in Avenel, New Jersey.

• Must have a personal vehicle or reliable alternative transportation for travel between sites as required.

• Entry into and movement throughout the correctional facility are controlled by Correctional Officers.

• Must comply with all applicable facility security regulations and procedures.

• Work may involve exposure to infections and contagious diseases.

About Equiliem

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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