Registered Nurse
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onNew Bern Ave at S Tarboro St, New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, 27697, United States
About the Role
Correctional professionals in this role foster a humane and secure environment while ensuring public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. As a Registered Nurse, you will provide direct patient care services within the institution's hospital or clinic, adhering to all legal, ethical, and institutional standards.
Your work will involve delivering general nursing care to inmates, with opportunities to specialize in specific areas such as psychiatric care, operating rooms, orthopedics, or geriatrics. You will be responsible for developing comprehensive nursing assessments for each patient, encompassing planning, implementation, and evaluation of care. This includes identifying high-risk symptoms and behaviors, such as suicidal or homicidal tendencies, and risks for verbal or physical abuse.
Beyond clinical duties, you will conduct nutritional screenings and refer patients to dietitians when necessary. You will continuously monitor, evaluate, and revise care plans, while also assessing and documenting discharge planning needs. Collaboration is key, as you will delegate and coordinate care based on your assessments.
Security and Culture
In this unique setting, the staff's correctional responsibilities precede all other duties required by the position. Every team member is charged with the responsibility of maintaining the security of the institution, a task performed on a regular and recurring basis. This dual focus ensures that patient care is delivered within a safe and controlled environment.
Work location
Work model: On-site
New Bern Ave at S Tarboro St, New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, 27697, United States
Raleigh, North Carolina
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide direct patient care services to inmates in the institution hospital and clinic
- check_circleDevelop nursing assessments including planning, implementing, and evaluating care
- check_circleAssess and document discharge planning needs for patients
- check_circleDelegate and coordinate care based on patient assessments
- check_circleAssess and identify high-risk symptoms such as suicidal or homicidal behaviors
- check_circleComplete nutritional screenings and refer patients to dietitians when necessary
- check_circleMaintain institutional security as a primary correctional responsibility
- check_circleMonitor, evaluate, and revise patient care plans as needed
Requirements
- verifiedRegistered Nurse license
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In this Registered Nurse at Federal Bureau of Prisons role, you will provide direct patient care services to inmates in the institution hospital and clinic; develop nursing assessments including planning, implementing, and evaluating care; assess and document discharge planning needs for patients; and delegate and coordinate care based on patient assessments.
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Federal Bureau of Prisons is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Registered Nurse license.
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Registered Nurse at Federal Bureau of Prisons is based in New Bern Ave at S Tarboro St, New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, 27697, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Federal Bureau of Prisons has listed this Registered Nurse role as on-site.
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Candidates for Registered Nurse at Federal Bureau of Prisons should have mid level.
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Key skills for Registered Nurse at Federal Bureau of Prisons include Registered Nurse; Nursing Care; Nursing Assessment; Psychiatric; Operating Room; Orthopedics; Geriatrics; and Nutritional Screening.
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Registered Nurse at Federal Bureau of Prisons is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.
About Federal Bureau of Prisons
The Federal Bureau of Prisons is a federal law enforcement agency headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, responsible for the administration of the federal prison system. Its primary function involves confining offenders in secure, humane, and cost-efficient facilities, including both prisons and community-based centers. The organization operates with the goal of protecting society while providing work and self-improvement opportunities designed to help incarcerated individuals transition into law-abiding citizens.
The agency serves the public by maintaining safe environments for both staff and inmates, ensuring that institutions are secure and that offenders are managed according to established ethical standards. It emphasizes correctional excellence, respect for diversity, and integrity in all operations. The bureau is recognized for its commitment to professional development, offering staff competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for advancement within a modernized infrastructure.
As a key component of the American justice system, the Federal Bureau of Prisons focuses on stewardship and service. It provides a structured environment where ethical conduct and professional training are prioritized. The organization supports geographic flexibility and offers incentives such as loan repayment programs to attract qualified personnel dedicated to maintaining a secure and efficient correctional system across the nation.
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