Correctional Registered Nurse
Minneapolis, MN
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Nights
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Job Opportunity: Corrections Nurse - Minneapolis, MN

Specialty: Corrections
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Employment Type: Long Term
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Shift Time: 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM
• Schedule includes nights, every other weekend, and holidays
• No on-call required
• 8-hour shifts with overtime available almost daily

Work Environment

• Public safety facility setting
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Meals provided for travelers

Typical Shift Duties & Responsibilities

Pre-Shift (10:20 PM - 10:30 PM):

• Grab keys, clock-in, check assignments
• Prepare radio and cellphone
• Check email

Shift Change Report (10:30 PM):

• Attend report in conference room

After Report:

• Sharps and narcotics count in medication carts and drawers
• Notify previous shift when counts are clear
• Check code cart and lab book for PT/INR lab work
• Perform quality control on glucometers and Clinitek UPT machine
• Record vaccine and lab refrigerator temperatures
• End of month: update MARs and monthly forms
• DOC transfers on Tuesday and Thursday nights (copy MARs for discharge staff)
• Print work list and prepare medication setup/check before rounds
• Prepare RORs for patients refusing medication for 3 days

Assessments Throughout Shift:

• Complete worklist tasks such as CIWA, CIWA-B, COWS, Mental Status, and vital signs
• Avoid waking patients unless necessary (e.g., CIWA or neuro checks)

Medication Setup:

• Review medication books nightly for 5:00 AM timed meds
• Remove extra medications and return to pharmacy
• Coordinate with deputies regarding court and OTC meds

Medication Rounds (4:30 AM):

• Sign off on each medication at administration
• Report PT-INR labs to day shift charge nurse if unavailable
• Check blood glucose and administer insulin to diabetic patients
• Perform worklist tasks and assessments

Post Medication Rounds:

• Check MARs for missed meds or refusals
• Complete charting and acknowledge/transcribe orders before 6:30 AM
• Clean and restock medication cart and workspace

Shift End (6:30 AM):

• Prepare end of shift report for oncoming nurse
• Complete remaining tasks and check email

Additional Notes

• The role involves working in a corrections healthcare setting with a focus on medication management, patient assessments, and administrative duties.
• Overtime is frequently available.
• The team is described as amazing to work with.