Charge Registered Nurse (Charge RN)

Overview

NaphCare is hiring a PRN Charge Registered Nurse (RN) to join our healthcare team at the Washoe County Jail in Reno, Nevada. This PRN opportunity offers competitive pay of $53.35/hr, providing experienced nurses with the flexibility to pick up shifts while earning additional income and expanding their leadership experience in a unique clinical setting.

 

As a Correctional Charge RN, you will serve as a clinical leader, partnering with correctional staff and a multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver high-quality patient care within a secure environment. In this role, you will oversee daily nursing operations, provide clinical guidance and support to nursing staff, assist with complex patient care needs, and help ensure continuity of care for an underserved population.

 

This position is ideal for experienced nurses who are confident in their clinical judgment, enjoy leadership responsibilities, and are looking for a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. Correctional healthcare offers the opportunity to utilize a broad range of nursing skills, including chronic disease management, emergency response, medication administration, mental health support, and patient education. If you're seeking a flexible PRN role where you can make a meaningful impact while continuing to grow professionally, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

The Charge Registered Nurse coordinates shift activities and performs a wide range of duties, including assessing patients, administering medications, managing emergencies, and ensuring adherence to established protocols and procedures.  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

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications

• Holds a current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse within the state of Nevada

• Must possess an active BLS/CPR Certification (AHA required)

• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening
• 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
• 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!