Corrections Nurse (RN)
Up to $52.00 • hourly
TAG MedStaffing
Job Description
Join our healthcare client as a Corrections Nurse (RN) in Newark, NJ, providing essential care in a secure correctional facility. In this temporary role, you'll uphold NJ state standards while supporting resident health with professionalism and compassion.
Compensation: $52/hour
Location: Newark, NJ
Schedule: Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Responsibilities as the Corrections Nurse (RN):
- Resident Care: Deliver nursing care aligned with state standards and facility security protocols.
- Intake & Screening: Conduct resident intake screenings under the guidance of the Nurse Practitioner or Physician.
- Medication Administration: Administer medications in compliance with NJ regulations.
- Collaboration: Build effective relationships with medical staff and Site Administrators to ensure comprehensive resident care.
- Reporting: Complete shift reports, manage emergency equipment checks, follow orders, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Education: Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited RN program required.
- Licensure: Active RN license required in New Jersey.
- Experience: 2 years in Correctional or Acute Care settings required (addiction treatment or outpatient psychiatry is a plus).
- Certification: CPR certification required.
- Skills: Excellent oral and written communication for professional correspondence and documentation.
- Preferred: Previous correctional experience with adult male populations highly preferred.
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