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Location:
United States, California City

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

27.00 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

This is a travel position located in California City, CA. The Registered Nurse (RN) plans and provides comprehensive nursing care in a correctional facility setting.

Job Responsibility:

Plan and provide comprehensive nursing care
Attend sick call with the physician
Call the Licensed Independent Providers for medication and treatment orders
Monitor inmate/resident inpatient hospitalizations for early releases
Maintain a good working relationship with facility staff, nursing staff, contract providers and outside provider agencies
Regularly evaluate the provision of medical services
Assist Health Service Administrator with the review of medical files
Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses
Audit pharmacy use for adherence to formulary
Comply with all applicable pharmacy laws
Inspect the medical unit for contraband
Assist Health Service Administrator to prepare and maintain records and reports
Review, process and respond to lawsuits
Attend court hearings
Evaluate and recommend physical safety requirements
Facilitate NCCHC/ACA/JCAHO accreditation
Escort inmates/residents for medical treatment
Take appropriate action to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations

Requirements:

Execute Licensed Independent Provider's orders
Dispense and administer medications
Assist Licensed Independent Provider in examinations and treatment of patients
Apply nursing and supervisory techniques
Perform technical/clinical procedures within scope of education and licensure
Operate pill call and document medication
Examine and assess new inmates/residents with illnesses or injuries
Perform emergency procedures
Supervise licensed vocational/practical nursing staff and non-licensed medical staff
Maintain security and confidentiality of all medical records
Observe and record inmate/resident behavior
Provide health counseling and health education
Read, analyze, comprehend and interpret medical and technical procedures, governmental regulations, legal and non-legal documents
Prepare and disseminate safety and accident reports
Perform searches of people and objects
Engage in functions in confined areas including working rotating shifts
Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters
Must live 70+ miles from the facility

What we offer:

Stipend: Lodging $672
M&I $413
Total comp $2057.00

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 12, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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