Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered Nurse (RN)Location: Hopewell, NJ 08560 Contract Duration: Two (2) Years Working Hours: 35 hours per week (ONLY) Work Type: Onsite (Correctional Facility)The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct nursing care to incarcerated individuals. This role supports medical intake, sick call, chronic care, medication administration, and coordination with medical and mental health providers to ensure safe, compliant, and patient-centered healthcare delivery within a correctional environment. The RN works collaboratively with physicians, nurse practitioners, mental health professionals, custody staff, and County representatives to maintain continuity of care and uphold correctional healthcare standards.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform medical intake assessments and ongoing nursing evaluationsConduct sick call assessments and provide nursing interventionsAdminister medications and treatments as prescribedMonitor and manage chronic medical conditionsRespond to medical emergencies and provide triage as requiredCollaborate with Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Mental Health staffCommunicate patient status and changes in condition to providersAssist with continuity of care and follow-up servicesMaintain accurate, timely, and complete medical recordsEnsure compliance with NJ correctional healthcare standards, policies, and proceduresFollow infection control, medication safety, and documentation protocolsWork effectively within a secure correctional settingFollow all safety, security, and facility proceduresParticipate in interdisciplinary meetings as requiredRequired QualificationsEducation: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing)Licensure: Active and unrestricted New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) License – RequiredExperience providing direct patient care as a Registered NurseExperience in correctional, institutional, behavioral health, or similar healthcare environments preferredSkills & CompetenciesDirect patient care and clinical nursing assessmentMedication administration and treatment managementIntake, sick call, and chronic care nursingEmergency response and triageDocumentation and electronic medical recordsInterdisciplinary collaborationKnowledge of correctional healthcare standardsAbility to work effectively in a secure environmentIdeal Candidate ProfileLicensed New Jersey RN with experience in institutional or correctional healthcareStrong clinical judgment and documentation skillsComfortable working onsite in a correctional facilityProfessional, adaptable, and patient-focused