Registered Nurse- Mental Health Care

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 Responsibilities

Perform medical intake assessments and ongoing nursing evaluations

Conduct sick call assessments and provide nursing interventions

Administer medications and treatments as prescribed

Monitor and manage chronic medical conditions

Respond to medical emergencies and provide triage as required

Collaborate with Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Mental Health staff

Communicate patient status and changes in condition to providers

Assist with continuity of care and follow-up services

Maintain accurate, timely, and complete medical records

Ensure compliance with NJ correctional healthcare standards, policies, and procedures

Follow infection control, medication safety, and documentation protocols

Work effectively within a secure correctional setting

Follow all safety, security, and facility procedures

Participate in interdisciplinary meetings as required

Required Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing)

Active and unrestricted New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) License Required

Experience providing direct patient care as a Registered Nurse

Experience in correctional, institutional, behavioral health, or similar healthcare environments preferred

Skills & Competencies

Direct patient care and clinical nursing assessment

Medication administration and treatment management

Intake, sick call, and chronic care nursing

Emergency response and triage

Documentation and electronic medical records

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Knowledge of correctional healthcare standards

Ability to work effectively in a secure environment

Ideal Candidate Profile

Licensed New Jersey RN with experience in institutional or correctional healthcare

Strong clinical judgment and documentation skills

Comfortable working onsite in a correctional facility

Professional, adaptable, and patient-focused

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