Correctional Registered Nurse
Leavenworth, KS
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Leavenworth, Kansas
Employment Type: Travel Health Services
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive nursing care including executing provider orders, administering medications, assisting in patient examinations and treatments, and applying nursing and supervisory techniques in the care and treatment of inmates/residents. Responsibilities include monitoring inpatient hospitalizations, supervising licensed and non-licensed nursing staff, maintaining medical records confidentiality, auditing pharmacy use, providing health counseling and education, and assisting with accreditation processes and legal proceedings related to healthcare services.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kansas
• Minimum of 1 year of correctional nursing experience, with correctional experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Work involves correctional healthcare settings with responsibilities including security and confidentiality of medical records and compliance with pharmacy laws.
• Must be able to perform emergency procedures and coordinate with healthcare providers.

This position is suitable for RNs with at least 1 year of experience seeking a travel assignment in a correctional healthcare environment.