Corrections Registered Nurse (RN)

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Shifts: This position requires availability to work: day, evening and night shifts; availability during weekends and holidays is also required. Only full time positions available at this time.

Degree issuing institution and or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Graduate from an associate, baccalaureate, or graduate nursing program for Registered Nurses located in a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory accredited by The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing.

Minimum one year of professional experience as a licensed registered nurse in a hospital, medical office or residential setting.

Experience in a detention/correctional healthcare setting preferred.

Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish (preferred, not required).

Must be capable of passing a federal background check

Required license and certification:

Current, full and unrestricted license as Registered Nurse in the state or a compact state that allows practice in the state in which the duty station is located.

Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers® certification through the American Heart Association®.

Certified Correctional Health Professional, Certified Correctional Health Professional –Registered Nurse, or Certified Corrections Nurse credential preferred, not required.

2 weeks paid vacation

Up to 56 hours of paid sick leave

11 paid federal holidays (regardless of working on the holiday)

$44.64/hour plus an additional $5.09/hour up to 40 hours per week

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs