Correctional Registered Nurse
Watonga, OK
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Assignment

Location: Watonga, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Travel Health Services
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide comprehensive nursing care including executing provider orders, medication administration, and assisting in patient examinations and treatments.
• Apply nursing and supervisory techniques in the care, treatment, and referrals of inmates/residents.
• Perform technical and clinical procedures within scope of education and licensure.
• Attend sick calls with physicians, prepare inmates/residents for examination, and manage medication dispensing and documentation.
• Assess new or ill/injured inmates/residents and refer to emergency or appropriate healthcare facilities as needed.
• Perform emergency procedures and coordinate with providers for treatment orders.
• Supervise licensed vocational/practical nursing staff and non-licensed medical staff.
• Monitor inpatient hospitalizations and coordinate professional medical services.
• Maintain security and confidentiality of medical records.
• Assist with medical file reviews, pharmacy audits, and compliance with pharmacy laws.
• Observe and document inmate/resident behavior and inspect medical units for contraband.
• Provide health counseling and education individually or in groups.
• Prepare and maintain medical and operational records and reports.
• Participate in accreditation processes (NCCHC/ACA/JCAHO) and safety evaluations.
• Escort and coordinate movement of inmates/residents for medical treatment.
• Conduct searches for contraband and perform security checks in confined areas.
• Respond to emergencies, administer basic emergency medical aid, and assist in evacuations.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with a degree or diploma in nursing.
• Current nursing licensure in the state of Oklahoma.
• Minimum of 1 year professional nursing experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Work environment includes correctional facility settings with security and safety responsibilities.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts and perform physically demanding tasks related to security and emergency response.