Charge Registered Nurse (Charge RN)
NaphCare, Inc.
Tacoma, WA
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
CPR Certification, Clinical Assessment, Communication Skills, Correctional Health, Disease Prevention and Control, Documentation, Emergency Response, Employee Benefits, First Aid, Health Plan, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Infectious Diseases, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Medical Records, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physical Demands, Preventive Medicine, Problem Solving Skills, Record Keeping, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Security Protocols, Service Delivery, Substance Abuse, Team Player, Time Management, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Tacoma, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Location
US-WA-Tacoma
ID
2025-23969
Category
Nursing
Position Type
Full-Time
Overview
NaphCare is partnering to hire a Charge Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team of medical professionals in Tacoma, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Pierce County Jail.
As a Correctional Charge Registered Nurse (RN), you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to the individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have a variety of clinical and supervisory duties to keep you engaged. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical needs.
Responsibilities
The Charge Registered Nurse coordinates the delivery of nursing care services within the facility during the staffs assigned shifts to ensure we are medical care protects the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Duties and responsibilities may include and are not limited to:
Performing initial health screenings and physical assessments of newly detained individuals
Monitoring and documenting patient health including vital signs, medical histories
Conducting daily clinical rounds, providing direct patient care, triaging, assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and coordinating services
Responding to medical emergencies, providing first aid, and ensuring timely transport to appropriate healthcare facilities
Educating patients on preventative care, healthy lifestyle choices, and substance abuse prevention
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
Maintaining accurate medical records, documenting treatment plans, and reporting any relevant information
Qualifications
Education / Licenses / Certifications / Requirements
Holds a current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse within WA
Possess an active CPR certification
Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening
Experience / Skills
Two years of full time RN experience with 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.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
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
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, please first apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, then send your resume to courtney.waters@naphcare.com and I'll be in touch.
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Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
About the Company
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NaphCare, Inc.
NaphCare is dedicated to implementing cost-effective, quality services according to our clients' needs.
Because every facility is unique, we tailor our services to meet each client's respective needs. We deliver solutions based on your requests rather than telling you how to run your facility. NaphCare evaluates, evolves, and adapts our programs according to not only client needs, but also the ever-changing field of correctional healthcare.
When you choose NaphCare, you choose a proactive, preventive healthcare provider. We focus on a “Day One” mentality, providing care up front and without delay. Our clients experience greater efficiency, a reduction in unnecessary costs, and transfer their legal liability, all without giving up their independence. NaphCare is leading the way with an all-in-one approach to correctional healthcare that provides services unique to your facility.
Personal Attention
With NaphCare, people come first. We are proud of our company culture and ability to connect with our clients on a personal level, and it is NaphCare's mission to continue our history of personalized service. Care is not reserved simply for the patients entrusted to us, but also for our client partners. We care for our clients by providing efficient services to reduce their costs, communicating regularly about our services, listening to the client, providing accountability through continuous quality studies and reporting, and working with integrity at all times.
Company Consistency
Also, as an independent healthcare partner, we are free from complex partnerships and distant investors that limit our competitors' responsiveness. NaphCare has not undergone any corporate reorganization or restructuring since the company was founded in 1989, and has no plans to do so in the future. This stability, along with planned and structured growth, ensures that our client partners receive personal attention from our administrative and medical support team at our headquarters.
Financial Stability
NaphCare is a financially stable and fiscally responsible company. Throughout our history, we have maintained steady, measured growth, more stable than sweeping corporate changes. Our clients do not have to worry about drastic shifts in our company and how such changes will affect their services.
One of the best indicators of a company's financial stability is its ability to secure insurance and a bonding line. NaphCare is proud of our ability to provide performance bonds, rather than letters of credit. Due to our financial strength, NaphCare has exceptional insurance programs that indemnify our clients against litigation regarding healthcare services.
Because every facility is unique, we tailor our services to meet each client's respective needs. We deliver solutions based on your requests rather than telling you how to run your facility. NaphCare evaluates, evolves, and adapts our programs according to not only client needs, but also the ever-changing field of correctional healthcare.
When you choose NaphCare, you choose a proactive, preventive healthcare provider. We focus on a “Day One” mentality, providing care up front and without delay. Our clients experience greater efficiency, a reduction in unnecessary costs, and transfer their legal liability, all without giving up their independence. NaphCare is leading the way with an all-in-one approach to correctional healthcare that provides services unique to your facility.
Personal Attention
With NaphCare, people come first. We are proud of our company culture and ability to connect with our clients on a personal level, and it is NaphCare's mission to continue our history of personalized service. Care is not reserved simply for the patients entrusted to us, but also for our client partners. We care for our clients by providing efficient services to reduce their costs, communicating regularly about our services, listening to the client, providing accountability through continuous quality studies and reporting, and working with integrity at all times.
Company Consistency
Also, as an independent healthcare partner, we are free from complex partnerships and distant investors that limit our competitors' responsiveness. NaphCare has not undergone any corporate reorganization or restructuring since the company was founded in 1989, and has no plans to do so in the future. This stability, along with planned and structured growth, ensures that our client partners receive personal attention from our administrative and medical support team at our headquarters.
Financial Stability
NaphCare is a financially stable and fiscally responsible company. Throughout our history, we have maintained steady, measured growth, more stable than sweeping corporate changes. Our clients do not have to worry about drastic shifts in our company and how such changes will affect their services.
One of the best indicators of a company's financial stability is its ability to secure insurance and a bonding line. NaphCare is proud of our ability to provide performance bonds, rather than letters of credit. Due to our financial strength, NaphCare has exceptional insurance programs that indemnify our clients against litigation regarding healthcare services.
COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employeesINDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1989
WEBSITE
http://www.naphcare.com/