Registered Nurse (RN) | Correctional Facility Job at Ava Health, Troy, VA

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  • Ava Health
  • Troy, VA

Job Description

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our correctional facility team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care to incarcerated individuals, ensuring their health and safety while maintaining strict adherence to security protocols. Your expertise will support the delivery of high-quality healthcare services within a challenging environment, promoting wellness and managing acute and chronic conditions with professionalism and empathy. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic correctional setting, utilizing your diverse nursing skills to serve a unique patient population.

Duties

  • Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and health histories, to determine immediate and ongoing healthcare needs.
  • Administer medications, injections, IV infusions, and perform wound care such as suturing and ostomy management following aseptic techniques.
  • Manage acute pain and provide emergency response care, including airway management and ventilator support when necessary.
  • Document all patient interactions accurately using electronic health record (EHR) systems like Cerner or Athenahealth, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Coordinate with healthcare providers for diagnostic evaluations such as laboratory testing, radiology (e.g., CT scans), and specialist referrals in areas like cardiology or ophthalmology.
  • Implement infection control protocols and maintain sterile processing standards to prevent disease transmission within the facility.
  • Educate inmates on health promotion, medication adherence, chronic disease management (including diabetes and cardiovascular conditions), and mental health support.

If you have any questions, please call or text at 727-777-2545 (Ally) or email @ ally@avahealth.co

Pay: $47.15 - $56.79 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Parental leave
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Immediate start, Relocation package, Flexible hours

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