RN - Correctional Medicine

Adelphi is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide professional nursing services at a facility in Perquimans County, North Carolina. The ideal candidate will have experience caring for adolescents in a structured setting and must be comfortable working independently while collaborating with direct care staff. Job Quick Facts: • Reference #: BD-682-17 • Profession: Nursing • Specialty: Adolescent/Pediatric/School/Public Health/Correctional-Juvenile/Emergency Nursing • Location: Perquimans County, North Carolina. • Facility Type: Secure Juvenile Justice Environment • Patient Population: Adolescents • Job Type: Contract • Schedule: Monday-Friday | Day Shift | 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. • Start Date: Immediate • Compensation: $45–$50/hr Requirements: • Graduate of an accredited/approved nursing program. • Active RN license valid to practice in North Carolina. • Experience in adolescent,pediatric, school, public health, correctional, or emergency nursing. • Ability to function independently and follow established medical protocols. • Comfortable serving as the sole on-site nurse during portions of the shift. • Ability to work closely and effectively with direct care staff. • Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Teams or WebEx. • Comfortable working in a secure juvenile environment with multiple locked areas. • Complete required virtual/in-person orientation and on-site facility tour. • Complete required contractor, IT, confidentiality, and PREA documentation/training. • Comply with facility security requirements, including no personal cell phones. • Must store personal items in clear bags/containers; no glass items permitted. Responsibilities: • Provide safe nursing care to adolescents in a secure setting. • Serve independently as the sole on-site nurse during portions of the shift. • Follow established medical protocols in the delivery of nursing services. • Work closely with direct care staff to support juvenile healthcare needs. • Use available support while maintaining independent on-site nursing responsibility. • Maintain compliance with facility, security, and confidentiality requirements. • Participate in required orientation & facility-specific training prior to assignment.