Charge Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-time

NaphCare is hiring Charge Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our healthcare team at the Montgomery County Jail. In this role, you'll lead the night shift while staying involved in hands-on patient care. You'll work alongside nurses, other healthcare professionals, and correctional officers to support patients with a range of medical needs, from routine care to urgent treatment.

Full-time and part-time Charge RN openings on the night shift
Night shift differential included for both schedules

If you enjoy supporting other nurses, keeping a shift running smoothly, and caring for patients directly, we'd like to hear from you.

Coordinate patient care and support the nursing team throughout the night shift.

• Perform initial health screenings and physical assessments for people newly admitted to the facility.

• Monitor and document patients' health, including vital signs and medical histories.

• Provide direct patient care, triage health concerns, assess patient needs, develop care plans, and coordinate services.

• Administer medications and help manage acute and chronic conditions such as asthma, hypertension, and diabetes.

• Respond to medical emergencies, provide first aid, and coordinate timely transport to an appropriate healthcare facility.

• Educate patients on preventive care, healthy habits, and substance use prevention.

• Follow facility security protocols and work with correctional officers and healthcare staff to protect patients' safety and dignity.

• Maintain accurate medical records, document treatment plans, and report important changes in patients' conditions.

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications

• Holds a current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse within the OH

• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required

• Knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, applicable health care laws, regulations, and procedures for direct health care services.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently and in a team
• 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

• Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and 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 facility's 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 it's like to work in a jail? See what our RNs do:

NaphCare - Life as an RN - YouTube

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 I'll be in touch.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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