Prison nurses are a crucial part of prison healthcare teams, as they deliver care to prison populations that often have challenging and complex health issues. You’ll work alongside general practitioners (GPs), support workers and psychiatrists to ensure prisoners remain healthy and can access quality care for any new or existing problems. While it can be a challenging role, prison nursing jobs are also incredibly rewarding.

Being a prison nurse

A prison nurse’s role is similar to a nurse in general practice. Typical daily duties include:

• Caring for minor injury and illness
• Health assessments
• Palliative/end-of-life care
• Advising on substance misuse
• Advising on mental health
• Safeguarding

Your patients will often be vulnerable and are disproportionately more likely to be suffering from mental health and substance abuse issues than the general population. As a result, a key part of your role will be supporting and facilitating recovery and helping to guide them back to a healthier path.

Job Types: Full-time, Travel nursing, Contract, Permanent

Salary: $75.00 - $80.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Physical setting:

• Rehabilitation center

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Breakdown pay
• Overtime pay

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person