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Correctional Nurse/ Psychiatric Nurse

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Pay Rate: $45/hr on W2
United States, Pennsylvania, Loysville
Feb 09, 2026
Job Title: Correctional Nurse/ Psychiatric Nurse Duration: 6+ Month (contract) Location: Loysville, PA 17047 Pay Rate: $45/hr on W2 Shifts: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM -1:00 PM - 9:30 PM Job Description: The general scope of work shall be to supply the personnel necessary to provide appropriate nursing/medical services at the Client's Unit. Role & Responsibilities: Provide direct nursing clinical care to facility residents and make appropriate referrals as necessary to ensure that residents' medical needs are met. Provide emergency first-aid treatment for all youth and staff, comply with the facility medical, dental, and psychiatric providers orders and treatment protocols. Triage and treat residents who present with symptoms of medical/dental/psychiatric illness/injury. Assist in the development and implementation of resident individualized medical/dental/psychiatric plans, to ensure that each resident has access to health care services, which are based upon his/her identified needs. Administer prescribed medications/treatments; observe, record and report symptoms, vital signs and reactions to medications and treatment regimens. Complete necessary nursing treatments, obtain appropriate specimens and administer immunizations and screening examinations/assessments in compliance with regulations and physician orders . Coordinate appointments and transportation of residents who are referred to off-site health care practitioners so that appropriate follow-up care is received Prepare, document and maintain resident/staff medical records and reports to ensure that appropriate care was rendered; Complete JJACS incident reports as indicated Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to provide information, consultation, and guidance regarding the residents' illnesses/injuries to staff, the resident, supervisor and healthcare practitioners. Maintain ethical behavior and professional boundaries with coworkers and facility residents. Adhere to safety and security policies and procedures. Maintain standards of attendance and timeliness. Function in accordance with the Pennsylvania Professional Nurse Law and regulations developed pursuant to the law. Required License: Active RN License.