Registered Nurse - Correctional Facility
Watonga, OK
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Position

Location: Watonga, Oklahoma
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days or nights (based on facility needs)
Hours: 36 hours per week guaranteed (typically 36-48 hours/week), 12-hour shifts
Citizenship: U.S. citizenship required for clearance
Clearance: Requires ICE clearance (4-6 weeks processing time) involving thorough background and credit investigation

Job Summary

• 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 and treatment of inmates/residents.
• Perform technical and clinical procedures within scope of education and licensure.
• Attend sick calls with physician, prepare inmates/residents for examination, and manage medication dispensing and documentation.
• Assess new or ill/injured inmates/residents and refer to emergency care 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 for early releases when appropriate.
• Maintain security and confidentiality of medical records.
• Assist with review and documentation of medical services and monitor catastrophic illnesses.
• Audit pharmacy use for formulary adherence and comply with controlled substance laws.
• Observe and record inmate/resident behavior and inspect medical unit for contraband risks.
• Provide health counseling and education individually or in groups.
• Prepare and maintain various medical and operational records and reports.
• Interpret medical, legal, and regulatory documents.
• Support accreditation processes by providing appropriate medical services.
• Prepare safety and accident reports and respond to serious incidents and emergencies.

Required Qualifications

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