Registered Nurse (RN) – Correctional Healthcare Assignment

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assess inmate and staff medical complaints
• Transcribe and implement provider orders and prescriptions
• Enter laboratory requests and generate requisitions
• Administer medications
• Perform end-of-shift narcotics, sharps, and tool counts
• Respond to emergency sick calls and medical emergencies; operate AED as required
• Provide vaccinations
• Deliver wound care and diabetic care
• Conduct inmate health education and clinical evaluations
• Utilize computerized systems, including Microsoft Office and a DOS-based medical application

Required Qualifications

• Active New York State RN license
• Minimum one (1) year of acute care RN experience
  (Medical/Surgical, Emergency Department, or ICU)
• Current CPR certification
• Annual TB test (current)
• Strong computer proficiency
• Ability to comply with all security directives and facility protocols
• High level of dependability and professionalism

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in New York State correctional healthcare environments
• Experience providing care to underserved or high-acuity populations

Hours: Up to 40 hours per week
Schedule: Shift work between 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM, including weekends and holidays
Start Date: January 2026 (initial term through July 2026, with potential extension)