Registered nurse correctional care

Position: Registered Nurse – Correctional Care
Location: Marcy, NY 13403
Shift: Nights – 5x8 hours (10:00 PM – 6:00 AM)
Contract Length: 26–52 weeks
Block Scheduling: Not guaranteed

Position Overview:  This role provides nursing care within a correctional environment. The nurse will assess, monitor, and support individuals with diverse medical needs, while ensuring patient safety, adherence to clinical standards, and proper documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct nursing assessments and document health histories and vital signs.

• Prepare individuals for exams and assist providers with treatments and procedures.

• Administer medications and perform prescribed nursing interventions.

• Develop, implement, and modify nursing care plans.

• Provide clinical instruction and delegate appropriate tasks to support staff.

• Observe and record patient symptoms, conditions, and response to treatment.

• Participate in treatment team discussions to coordinate patient care.

• Make clinical rounds to evaluate care and patient needs.

• Provide health education, counseling, and guidance to individuals and staff.

• Implement and reinforce infection control procedures.

• Maintain compliant, accurate medical documentation and records.

• Monitor and maintain supplies, medications, and equipment availability.

• May assist in scheduling, reporting, and performance feedback for nursing support staff.

• May supervise unit operations during assigned shifts.

Requirements:

• Active RN license (State of New York).

• Previous clinical nursing experience required; correctional experience is a plus.

• Ability to work independently in a secure environment and make sound clinical judgments.

• Strong communication and patient advocacy skills.

Vaccination Requirement:

• COVID-19 vaccine required (medical exemption considered per state guidelines).

For more details reach at [email protected] or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807 .

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.