Registered Nurse - Corporate

Registered Nurse – Corporate Team
Status: PRN
Schedule: Varies (based on contract launch needs)
Location: Varies (based on contract launch needs)

MEDIKO: Mission-driven & committed to delivering high-quality medical care to the communities we serve.

Our dedicated healthcare professionals find meaning, support, and new opportunities to learn and grow their skills every day. It’s what sets us apart in the correctional healthcare space and drives our success as we expand services across the country.

We’re seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Corporate Team – a unique and impactful role supporting the successful startup of new correctional healthcare sites as well as existing contracts, as needed. If you're energized by variety, thrive under pressure, and want to help set the tone for excellence at new facilities, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans according to established policies and procedures. 

• Conduct initial medical screenings and assessments for all incoming inmates and provide ongoing healthcare as needed throughout their incarceration. 

• Perform comprehensive physical assessments and history reviews to determine patient health status and prioritize care needs. 

• Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and medical interventions in compliance with physician orders and healthcare protocols. 

• Provide care for patients with chronic conditions, acute illnesses, and mental health issues, coordinating with other healthcare providers as necessary. 

• Respond to and manage medical emergencies, including trauma and medical crises, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions. 

• Accurately document patient assessments, treatments, and progress in the electronic medical record (EMR) in accordance with facility policies and legal requirements. 

• Maintain compliance with all state, federal, and local healthcare regulations, as well as facility-specific policies. 

• Ensure proper documentation and reporting of medical treatments, interventions, and patient outcomes, including maintaining detailed medical records for audits and compliance reviews. 

• Participate in the collection and submission of patient data for quality improvement initiatives and regulatory reporting. 

• Work closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including physicians, mental health professionals, and correctional officers, to provide comprehensive care to inmates. 

• Collaborate with facility leadership and healthcare providers to address and resolve patient care issues and improve health outcomes. 

• Communicate effectively with patients, their families (as needed), and correctional facility staff regarding treatment plans, health education, and health-related concerns. 

• Provide education to inmates on health management, disease prevention, and post-care instructions. 

• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to other nursing staff, providing guidance and support on clinical practices, protocols, and emergency response procedures. 

• Assume leadership roles in the absence of higher-level management, overseeing day-to-day operations of the nursing team, and ensuring quality care delivery. 

• Supervise and assist LPNs and nursing assistants in patient care tasks, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and best practices. 

• Serve as an RN leader on-site, providing support and mentoring to facility teams, especially during staffing shortages or special projects, ensuring smooth operations and quality care. 

• Provide nursing and management support across multiple correctional facility locations as needed, adapting quickly to each site’s specific needs, shift schedules (Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays), and team dynamics. 

• Help train and orient new nursing staff at each assignment location, ensuring proper onboarding, understanding of facility policies, and integration into the team. 

• Be a point of contact for site leadership regarding clinical issue