Overview

NaphCare is hiringa Registered Nurse to join our team in Las Vegas, NV, working every other Sunday and Wednesday day shifts. The position involves providing healthcare services to individuals incarcerated at the Las Vegas Detention Center.

Pay rates range from $39.90 to $42.00 per hour.

As a Correctional Registered Nurse you will collaborate with correctional officers and fellow medical professionals to deliver quality care to the detained population. You will also oversee nursing staff and operations, serving as a supervisor and coordinator. This role offers a unique opportunity to positively impact a diverse group of patients with complex medical needs.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse Supervisor coordinates shift activities and performs a wide range of duties, including assessing patients, administering medications, managing emergencies, and ensuring adherence to established protocols and procedures. Duties and responsibilities may include and are not limited to:

• Working cohesively with the HSA and DON in the coordination of the healthcare delivery system, as well as other function with the facility
• Using knowledge and expertise to ensure that nursing processes and systems are followed appropriately according to policies and procedures, company performance and accreditation standards
• Communicate effectively with clients, peers and employees at all levels with the organization. Maintain clear lines of communication throughout issue-resolution processes
• Conducting daily clinical rounds, providing direct patient care, triaging, assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and coordinating services
• Coordinate, structure, implement adn guide the delivery of the nursing service program within the facility, including direct oversight, leadership, management, guidance, support, and evaluation of clinical performance by the LPNs, CNAs/MAs, EMTs and RNs.
• Assist with orientation and training activities of clinical personnel. Serve as a professional role model and mentor to motivate, develop, and retain nursing staff
• Understanding and adhering to correctional facility security protocols, while working closely with correctional officers and other healthcare professionals, to ensure the safety and well-being of patients
• Work in accordance with the HSA and DON to fulfill the contractual requirements for the delivery of quality healthcare

Qualifications

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications

• Holds a current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse within NV
• Must have a minimum 3-5 years of clinical experience within a healthcare setting, correctional healthcare experience preferred.

• Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association required)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Flexible schedule and availability to work overtime when needed
• Integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facilitys criminal background check and drug screening

Physical Capabilities:

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US, and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time! In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we have opportunities for new graduates and experienced medical professionals, promote educational growth, and strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

Want a better idea of what its like to work in a jail? See what our RNs do:

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If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, and Ill be in touch.

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