Registered Nurse, Correctional, Day Shift (RN)

Role: Registered Nurse, Correctional, Day Shift (RN)
Location: Rusk County, TX
Position: Full Time + Benefits

Correctional Facility Registered Nurse Duties

• Conduct inmate health assessments and nursing evaluations upon intake and during incarceration
• Monitor and document patients’ medical conditions, symptoms, and treatment progress
• Administer medications, injections, IV therapy, and other prescribed treatments
• Respond to medical emergencies, injuries, and crisis situations within the facility
• Provide wound care, chronic disease management, and infection control services
• Assist physicians and healthcare providers during examinations and procedures
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure confidentiality of inmate health information
• Educate inmates on health conditions, medications, hygiene, and preventive care
• Observe inmates for signs of mental health issues, withdrawal symptoms, or suicidal behavior
• Coordinate referrals to specialists, hospitals, or outside healthcare providers when necessary
• Ensure compliance with correctional healthcare policies, nursing standards, and safety regulations
• Collaborate with correctional officers and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to maintain a secure healthcare environment
• Perform routine screenings such as TB tests, vital signs, and laboratory specimen collection
• Participate in infection prevention and outbreak management within the facility
• Provide compassionate and professional care while maintaining firm professional boundaries

Skills Required

• Strong clinical and emergency response skills
• Ability to work in high-stress and secure environments
• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution abilities
• Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse treatment
• Attention to detail and accurate documentation
• Ability to maintain safety, professionalism, and ethical standards

Common Work Settings

• State and federal prisons
• County jails
• Juvenile detention centers
• Immigration detention facilities
• Private correctional healthcare facilities