Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN), Juvenile Detention

Position Overview

The Registered Nurse provides compassionate, comprehensive nursing care to adolescents within a juvenile detention setting. This role performs health assessments, administers medications and treatments, responds to medical emergencies, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to support resident health and well-being. The ideal candidate brings strong clinical judgment and experience supporting adolescents or patients in related healthcare settings.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and provide care to juvenile residents.
• Administer medications and treatments according to provider orders and established protocols.
• Assess, monitor, and document patient health status and responses to treatment.
• Respond to urgent and emergency medical situations.
• Collaborate with medical providers, counselors, educators, and facility staff to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate medical records in accordance with facility policies, state regulations, and professional nursing standards.
• Provide resident education on health, disease prevention, and wellness.
• Support a safe, respectful healthcare environment for residents with diverse needs and backgrounds.

Job Requirements

• Experience in adolescent, pediatric, school health, public health, correctional, juvenile, or emergency nursing preferred.
• Experience working with at-risk youth or adolescent populations preferred.
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications and electronic documentation systems.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams or WebEx for virtual meetings and communication.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations in a secure healthcare environment.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during emergencies.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of behavioral health and crisis intervention principles preferred.

Additional Job Details

• Care is provided to adolescent residents within a juvenile detention facility.

About Equiliem

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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