Registered Nurse

Job Details: Job Location: Atlantic County Justice Facility - Mays Landing, NJ, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $45.00 - $55.00Hourly, Job Shift: Night, PT Night: 7 pm-7:30 am w/ rotating weekends (Shift Differential $4.00)

Position Summary

Registered Nurses (RNs) provide direct nursing care to inmate patients, applying the nursing process—assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation—in accordance with professional nursing standards. RNs collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure effective patient care and desired health outcomes.

Correctional nurses deliver care to promote and improve overall health, often managing a patient population that has had limited access to healthcare prior to incarceration. This role allows RNs to care for a wide range of conditions, from minor ailments to complex medical or behavioral health issues.

Qualifications: Job Requirements

Minimum Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of employment (maintain a current copy on file at all times)

Minimum Work Experience:

Clinical experience as a Registered Nurse
Previous experience in a correctional healthcare environment preferred

Required Skills:

Excellent critical thinking and clinical assessment skills
Ability to make independent decisions in a fast-paced environment
Assertive, empathetic, and able to provide objective patient care
Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills
Basic computer proficiency
Ability to function independently and collaboratively within a team
Ability to earn the respect and confidence of inmates and staff, demonstrating commitment to the facility’s mission
Maintains active Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification

Functional Demands

Ability to pass all required health and security screenings
May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays
On-call availability may be required

Organizational Expectations

Represent CFG Health Systems, LLC positively and professionally
Promote a culture of safety for patients and staff through proper identification, documentation, and prevention
Maintain knowledge of current nursing standards, regulations, and best practices
Adhere to infection control policies, medication administration protocols, and controlled substance regulations
Participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives
Complete facility-required orientation and training
Follow OSHA and facility safety policies and procedures
Uphold HIPAA and PREA regulations
Punctual and reliable for assigned/confirmed shifts
Maintain required security clearance for the assigned facility

Job Responsibilities

Deliver individualized nursing care to inmate patients according to nursing protocols
Perform assessments in various correctional settings, including intake, health care units, emergency situations, chronic care clinics, and medical units
Collaborate with primary care providers and interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely, appropriate, and continuous care
Administer medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions as prescribed
Monitor and report reactions to treatments, medications, and changes in physical or emotional status
Provide patient education, including medication guidance, self-care instructions, and discharge planning
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete patient documentation in appropriate formats
Promote a therapeutic and professional environment for inmates
Adhere to infection control policies, medication administration standards, and regulatory guidelines
Participate in ongoing staff development, training, and quality improvement initiatives
Perform additional duties as assigned based on facility needs