Correctional Nurse

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Corrections Registered Nurse (RN) to join a residential juvenile care setting in New York. This role is ideal for candidates with strong clinical nursing skills, experience in medication administration, and the ability to work in a structured behavioral health or correctional care environment while providing quality patient-centered care to youth residents.

Job Title: Corrections Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Highland, NY, 12528

Shift: Nights

Pay: $55-65/hourly

Schedule: 5x8s | 40 Hours Weekly

Hours: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Contract Duration: 26 Weeks

Start Date: 06/22/2026

Role Overview:

The Registered Nurse will be responsible for providing nursing care and health monitoring services for youth residents within the facility. Responsibilities include medication administration, maintaining medical inventory, infection control, health assessments, treatment planning, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer medications and maintain accurate medication records, including controlled substances
• Monitor and evaluate the overall health condition of residents
• Develop, review, and implement nursing intervention and treatment plans
• Ensure nursing interventions align with comprehensive care plans
• Maintain infection control standards and safety protocols
• Prepare required clinical and administrative documentation and reports
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and interdisciplinary care planning
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and facility staff to support patient care goals
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and ensure compliance with facility guidelines
• Support a safe and therapeutic environment for youth residents

Requirements:

• Active New York State RN License required
• Current AHA BLS Certification required
• Previous nursing experience preferred
• Ability to work in a residential behavioral health/correctional care environment
• Strong communication, assessment, and organizational skills
• Must be comfortable working overnight shifts

About Pride Health-Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.