Registered nurse correctional facility

Registered Nurse (RN) – Correctional Facility

Location: Romulus, NY 14541
Duration: 26–52 Weeks
Shift: 5x8-Hour Mid Shifts (1:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

Position Overview

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurses to join the healthcare team within a correctional facility setting in Romulus, New York . The RN will play a key role in providing direct and supervisory nursing care to incarcerated individuals, ensuring the highest standard of medical and mental health support within a secure environment.

This role is ideal for nurses who value autonomy, teamwork, and providing quality care in a unique and challenging environment.

Schedule & Contract Details

• Shift: 5x8-Hour Mid (1:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

• Duration: 26–52 weeks (extensions possible)

• Block Scheduling: Not guaranteed

• Orientation: Provided on-site prior to start

• Start Timeline: Clearance process required prior to start (may take up to 4 weeks)

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide direct nursing care to incarcerated individuals

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and develop individualized care plans

• Diagnose and treat responses to actual or potential health problems

• Provide health education, counseling, and restorative care

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in compliance with facility protocols

• Offer clinical supervision and training to Graduate Nurses, LPNs, and support staff

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and participate in care planning meetings

• Maintain accurate medical documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory standards

Requirements

• Licensure: Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New York

• Experience: Previous correctional, acute care, or behavioral health experience preferred

• Clearance: Must pass state-run Criminal History Check prior to assignment (processing may take up to 4 weeks)

• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA) required

• COVID-19 Vaccine: Required (medical exemptions only accepted)

Preferred Qualities

• Strong critical thinking and assessment skills

• Ability to work effectively in a high-security environment

• Excellent communication and documentation skills

• Compassionate and professional bedside manner

For more details reach at [email protected] or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807 .

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.