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RN Chronic Care Nurse – Robertson County Jail, TN
Make Every Shift Matter. Make Every Patient Count.
Ready for a nursing role where your clinical skills can truly make a difference? As an RN Chronic Care Nurse with Southern Health Partners, you’ll play a key role in helping patients manage ongoing health conditions while providing consistent, compassionate care in a structured correctional healthcare setting.
Location: Robertson County Jail, TN
Position: RN – Chronic Care Nurse
Scheduled: Monday - Friday (8am to 4:30pm)
Qualifications:Chronic Care Management
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized chronic care plans
- Monitor patients with chronic conditions for stability, compliance, and progression
- Conduct chronic care follow-ups and clinics according to established protocols
- Track and document key health indicators, including blood pressure, glucose levels, labs, and mental health status
- Identify patients at risk for complications and intervene proactively
- Promote continuity of care by coordinating with internal and external healthcare providers
- Support Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) medication pass by administering and/or assisting with controlled substances requiring enhanced monitoring, helping ensure patient safety and compliance—especially when primary nursing staff are occupied with routine medication administration
Why Correctional Nursing?
It’s healthcare with a different rhythm—less hospital chaos, more autonomy, and the opportunity to build meaningful connections with your patients.
You’ll work as part of a professional medical team in a safe, secure environment, providing care to an underserved population while using your nursing expertise in a way that matters.
Benefits That Have Your Back:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance — Pre-Tax Options
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- 2 Weeks PTO in Your First Year — Increases With Longevity
- 8 Paid Holidays Your Birthday Off — Paid!
- Bi-Weekly Direct Deposit
- 401(k) Eligibility After 1 Year
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Monthly Continuing Education Hours
- Tuition Discounts & Reimbursement
- Safe & Secure Work Environment
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Bereavement & Jury Duty Leave
- Medical, Parental & Military Leave
- Professional Liability Insurance
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Southern Health Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All applicants are subject to drug screening and facility security clearance.
Salary : $34 - $35