Correctional Nurse

Atlanta Detention Center

Shift: Saturday and Sunday 6p-6a

Job Summary

If your passion is to make a difference, join our superstar team today.

• Prepare, execute, and assess comprehensive nursing care under the guidance of a registered nurse.
• Complete assignments by setting priorities and engaging in program services.
• Provide comprehensive nursing care services such as implementing the plan of care, offering treatment, and executing recovery plan development.
• Administer prescribed medications and demonstrate a thorough understanding of practice standards and compliance with procedures and medication management.
• Develop therapeutic relationships to provide corrective intervention based on the existence of mental health disorders within the scope of the practice.
• Apply nursing service standard procedures by exhibiting a full awareness of all relevant medical services, related administrative regulations, and techniques to ensure patient safety.
• Respect all patients as culturally diverse individuals and remain considerate of their unique backgrounds when providing attention and treatment.
• Submit detailed records of each visit, including pertinent information on evaluation, treatment recommendations, and plan of care provided within agency guidelines and standards.

Job Skills & Qualifications

• Accredited nursing or vocational school degree
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department
• Current state license to practice professional nursing
• Proper utilization of medical equipment, including glucometers

• One year of experience in a secure, psychiatric or acute care setting
• Eligible for multistate registration