RN - Corrections

Details

Client Name
Wallkill Correctional Facility - Aya

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)

Specialty
Corrections

Job ID
37924139

Job Title
RN - Corrections

Weekly Pay
$2457.0


Shift Details

Shift
Nights - 3 x 12

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
09/28/2026

End Date
03/29/2027

Duration
26 Week(s)


Job Description
Registered Nurse (RN) - Corrections
Position Overview

In a correctional health setting, you provide comprehensive nursing care to incarcerated patients, emphasizing safety, chronic disease management, and timely access to services.

You work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver care within security and facility protocols while ensuring patient dignity and advocates for appropriate treatment.

Responsibilities

• Perform triage, nursing assessments, and basic wound care in a secure facility
• Administer medications and monitor for adverse effects; manage chronic disease programs
• Coordinate with physicians, mental health specialists, and facility staff for timely care
• Document encounters in the facility EHR; ensure accurate medication administration records
• Provide patient education and discharge planning within the correctional setting
• Respond to medical emergencies and activate appropriate response teams
• Participate in quality improvement and infection control initiatives

Qualifications

Education:

BSN preferred; ADN or nursing diploma with corrections health experience

Licensure:

Current, active Registered Nurse license in the United States

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) may be required depending on facility
• CPR certification

Experience or Skills:

Experience in hospital or jail/prison health settings; ability to work with diverse populations and security protocols

Experience

• Experience delivering urgent and routine care in a correctional health environment
• Experience with med administration, chronic disease management, and mental health coordination
• Experience documenting in secure EHR systems and collaborating with custody and clinical staff

Preferred

• Public health or corrections health experience
• Knowledge of infectious disease control and tuberculosis screening

Work Environment

Work within a correctional facility environment with security and safety requirements.

Shifts may include day and night rotations; care delivery involves coordinating with multiple departments under security protocols; documentation occurs in the facility EHR.

Client Details

Address
50 Mc Kendrick Rd

City
Wallkill

State
NY

Zip Code
12589


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