Registered Nurse, Charge (Westover)

Registered Nurse, Charge (Westover, MD)

Talantage, LLC is seeking a full-time Charge Registered Nurse (RN) to provide leadership and clinical oversight during assigned shifts within a correctional healthcare setting. The Charge RN is responsible for supervising nursing and support staff, coordinating patient care, and ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality healthcare services. This role works under the direction of the Director of Nursing (DON) and/or Nursing Supervisor and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to assess and address the physical, psychological, and social needs of patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and leadership to nursing and support staff during assigned shifts
• Coordinate and oversee daily clinical operations to ensure continuity of care
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in collaboration with the healthcare team
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide clinical guidance in urgent situations
• Ensure compliance with facility policies, procedures, and healthcare regulations
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols
• Monitor patient conditions and report changes to appropriate medical personnel
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records (EHR)
• Delegate tasks appropriately and ensure staff accountability and performance
• Support staff training, orientation, and ongoing development
• Promote infection control practices and maintain a safe, secure environment
• Serve as a liaison between nursing staff, providers, and administration

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (required); BSN preferred
• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Current tuberculosis (TB) screening/documentation
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience in a hospital, outpatient, or long-term care setting preferred
• Prior charge nurse or leadership experience preferred
• Experience in correctional healthcare preferred
• Ability to pass criminal background check and drug screening

Work Environment

• Correctional facility setting
• Requires adherence to strict safety and security protocols
• Fast-paced environment requiring strong clinical judgment and decision-making

Talantage, LLC is committed to presenting candidates that contribute to an organizations culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our recruitment practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment. #INDHP