Intake Nurse RN- Flex Position

Schedule: Primarily Monday–Friday
Position Type: Full-Time RN
Department: Correctional Healthcare

Position Summary

Comprehensive Correctional Care (3C) is seeking an experienced, dependable, and adaptable Registered Nurse (RN) Flex Nurse to support facility operations with a primary focus on inmate intake assessments and clinical support.

This position is designed for a strong correctional nurse who can work independently, recognize changes in patient condition, maintain appropriate professional boundaries, and step into different clinical responsibilities based on the needs of the facility.

The primary schedule will be Monday through Friday; however, this is a flex position and requires schedule flexibility. The RN Flex Nurse may occasionally assist with night-shift coverage, medication passes, emergency staffing needs, or other clinical responsibilities when necessary. Weekends and holidays will generally be off as staffing and operational needs allow.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing intake assessments for newly incarcerated individuals, including review of medical history, medications, mental health concerns, substance use and withdrawal risks, current symptoms, vital signs, and other required clinical information.
• Identify urgent or emergent medical concerns during the intake process and initiate appropriate interventions, provider notification, monitoring, or emergency response.
• Utilize strong clinical assessment skills to identify patient needs and develop appropriate nursing care plans and follow-up.
• Review available medical records and information to promote continuity of care and identify chronic, acute, behavioral health, or medication-related needs.
• Support the regularly scheduled facility nurse and assist with daily clinical operations as needed.
• Assist with medication passes when necessary.
• Administer and appropriately document controlled/narcotic medications associated with the facility’s Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Provide night-shift coverage when staffing needs require additional nursing support.
• Respond to medical emergencies and assist with emergency assessment, stabilization, provider communication, and coordination of higher levels of care when indicated.
• Provide general clinical oversight and support based on facility staffing and operational needs.
• Assist nursing staff with clinical questions, patient concerns, care planning, and appropriate escalation of medical issues.
• Support new and existing staff through training, education, mentoring, and reinforcement of established clinical procedures.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Assist with ensuring appropriate follow-up of intake findings, provider orders, medication needs, chronic care concerns, and other identified clinical issues.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with nursing staff, providers, mental health professionals, correctional staff, facility leadership, and 3C management.
• Maintain strong professional boundaries with incarcerated individuals and demonstrate an understanding of manipulation awareness and the unique security considerations of correctional healthcare.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and professional standards while working collaboratively within the correctional environment.
• Adapt assignments and priorities based on changing facility needs.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
• Previous correctional healthcare experience strongly preferred.
• Strong nursing assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement appropriate nursing care plans.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and electronic clinical documentation.
• Medication administration experience, including comfort with controlled medications and MAT programs.
• Ability to recognize medical emergencies and respond appropriately.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong professional boundaries and sound judgment when working with an incarcerated population.
• Ability and willingness to train, mentor, and support other clinical staff.
• Must be dependable and able to adjust to changing clinical and staffing priorities.
• Flexible scheduling is required, including the ability to assist with nights or other shifts when operationally necessary.

Schedule Expectations

The anticipated regular schedule for this position is Monday through Friday. Weekends and holidays are generally off; however, because this is a flex nursing position, scheduling may be adjusted based on patient care, staffing, emergency coverage, or operational needs.

The successful candidate should understand that flexibility and willingness to support the facility during staffing challenges are essential components of this role.

3C Correctional Healthcare Principles

The RN Flex Nurse is expected to consistently demonstrate the principles that guide Comprehensive Correctional Care:

Clinical Excellence – Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care using strong assessment skills, sound clinical judgment, and appropriate follow-through.

Patient Safety – Recognize changes in condition, communicate concerns promptly, and ensure patients receive the appropriate level of care.

Professional Boundaries – Maintain clear, consistent, and appropriate boundaries with incarcerated individuals while providing respectful and compassionate healthcare.

Security Awareness – Understand that quality healthcare and facility security must work together. Follow established security procedures and maintain situational awareness within the correctional environment.

Accountability – Document accurately, complete assigned responsibilities, communicate concerns, and take ownership of patient care and clinical follow-up.

Teamwork – Support fellow nurses, providers, mental health professionals, correctional staff, and facility leadership to promote safe and effective operations.

Adaptability – Correctional healthcare is a dynamic environment. Be prepared to respond to emergencies, changing patient needs, staffing challenges, and operational priorities.

Respect & Professionalism – Treat patients, coworkers, correctional partners, and facility leadership professionally while representing 3C with integrity.

Consistency – Follow established policies, procedures, treatment protocols, medication practices, and documentation expectations every time, regardless of workload or circumstance.

At 3C, our nurses are expected to balance quality healthcare, patient safety, professional boundaries, accountability, and the unique security needs of the correctional environment

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Pay: $38.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38 - $40