Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)  Correctional Healthcare

Location: Malone, NY

Type: Full-Time & Part-Time / Contract
Position Summary
Penda Aiken, Inc. is a staffing firm located in Brooklyn, New York. Our client is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide vital healthcare coverage for incarcerated individuals within a facility health center.

This position focuses on delivering comprehensive nursing care to individuals with chronic illnesses, supporting handicapped individuals, and facilitating time-consuming evaluations and initiations for Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs. Additionally, the nurse will support an active 18-bed infirmary that experiences heavy census turnaround and receives individuals transferred from other facilities.

We are currently hiring for Registered Nurse (RN) positions across multiple shifts:

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  Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Monday – Friday)
  
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  Night Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM (Monday – Friday)
  
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  Weekend & Holiday Day Shifts: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Saturdays, Sundays, & Holidays)
  

This role requires high reliability, adaptability in high-turnaround clinical settings, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to maintaining quality patient care.
Primary Responsibilities

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  Infirmary & Chronic Care Management: Provide continuous direct care in an 18-bed infirmary; manage care plans for individuals with chronic illnesses, physical disabilities, and specialized health needs.
  
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  MAT Program Operations: Evaluate individuals for and assist with the initiation of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs.
  
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  Census & Intake/Transfer Operations: Manage high patient turnaround, including admissions, transfers, and care continuity for individuals arriving from other facilities.
  
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  Assessments & Documentation: Perform health assessments, update clinical records, and record vital signs and treatment outcomes in compliance with facility and regulatory standards.
  
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  Medication & Treatment Administration: Administer prescribed medications, monitor for adverse reactions, and carry out physician-ordered treatments.
  
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  Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Coordinate with medical supervisors, treatment teams, and collateral providers to ensure continuous and safe patient care.
  

Minimum Qualifications

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  Licensure: Active and unencumbered license and registration as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in New York State.
  

Preferred Qualifications

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  Clinical Experience: 1+ years of post-licensure experience in correctional nursing, emergency/infirmary care, long-term care, or substance use disorder (MAT) programs.
  
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  Patient Care: Prior experience managing chronic conditions, mobility impairments, or medical intake/discharge workflows.