Travel Registered Nurse - Correctional

Registered Nurse (RN) – Corrections
Location: 7575 Cockrill Bend Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: 12.5 hours day shift (3x12.6) and (4x12.5) hours/ alternate weeks

Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Corrections Healthcare team on a travel assignment. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical expertise, leadership abilities, and excellent decision-making skills to provide quality patient care while supervising nursing staff in a correctional healthcare setting.
Minimum Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience required
• Previous correctional healthcare, behavioral health, or supervisory experience preferred
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Strong assessment, communication, and leadership skills

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Staff Supervision

• Supervise the application of nursing techniques required for patient care and treatment.
• Advise nursing staff regarding policies, procedures, and clinical practices.
• Observe employee performance to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance.
• Identify exceptional performance through observation and staff discussions.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Resolve employee conflicts in accordance with organizational policies.
• Implement corrective actions when necessary, including counseling, written warnings, and disciplinary recommendations.

Patient Care & Clinical Services

• Provide nursing care according to physician orders, nursing protocols, and established standards of care.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately.
• Monitor medication effectiveness and evaluate potential side effects.
• Perform Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR, and emergency response procedures.
• Participate in emergency response situations and crisis interventions.
• Conduct ongoing physical and mental health assessments and monitoring.

Planning & Coordination

• Prioritize nursing responsibilities based on patient needs, urgency, and scheduled activities.
• Coordinate care activities to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.
• Evaluate nursing care plans and make appropriate adjustments as needed.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Review medical records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Prepare nursing staff schedules and work assignments.
• Participate in recruitment activities, including interviewing and evaluating prospective employees.
• Assess candidates' qualifications and recommend applicants for hire.

Training & Education

• Identify staff training needs and provide instruction on nursing procedures, policies, and regulations.
• Support orientation and ongoing education for healthcare personnel.
• Promote professional development and adherence to clinical standards.

Scheduling & Workforce Management

• Assign staff based on patient acuity, staffing levels, employee experience, and training.
• Ensure adequate staffing coverage to maintain quality patient care.

Documentation & Inventory Management

• Accurately document all nursing care and patient interactions.
• Maintain organized and compliant medical records.
• Count, track, and secure medications, instruments, and other accountable items.
• Monitor healthcare equipment, supplies, and inventory as needed.

Core Competencies

• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Decision Quality
• Delegation
• Organizing
• Planning
• Conflict Management
• Perseverance
• Written Communication
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity and Trust

Knowledge Requirements

• Accepted nursing practices, procedures, and complex medical treatments
• Applicable healthcare laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Principles of patient-centered care and customer service
• Assessment and treatment of injuries, illnesses, and behavioral health conditions
• Human behavior, motivation, psychological disorders, and therapeutic interventions

Skills

• Application of advanced nursing techniques and clinical judgment
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Decision-making and analytical reasoning
• Active listening and effective communication
• Staff training and instruction
• Performance monitoring and quality improvement
• Reading and interpreting medical and regulatory documents
• Scientific and evidence-based problem-solving
• Adaptability and teamwork
• Complex problem identification and resolution

Abilities

• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Adapt effectively to changing environments and priorities
• Assess and monitor patient outcomes
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Recognize and respond appropriately to clinical concerns
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Lift, push, pull, and carry equipment or supplies as required
• Work in low-light environments when necessary
• Distinguish colors, shades, and brightness accurately
• Observe details and changes in patient conditions