Registered Nurse
Company: Wexford Health
Location: Greenwood
Posted on: November 30, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description POSITION: Registered Nurse
SCHEDULE: PRN; As Needed FACILITY: North Central Regional Jail
LOCATION: Greenwood, WV A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck.
Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest
correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our
team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally
millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical
and mental health services. The majority of our patients come from
marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our
doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the
patient's first experience with quality, compassionate health care.
We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every
day. When you join Wexford Health, you do more than just further
your career. You also become part of a team-a family-whose mission
is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves. You change
lives. You make a difference. If you are looking for a position
that empowers you to do MORE then look at Wexford Health. POSITION
SUMMARY Under the clinical supervision of the Director of Nursing,
the incumbent is responsible for delivery of patient care through
the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and
evaluation. Also directs and guides patient teaching activities and
ancillary personnel, while maintaining standards of professional
nursing. Utilizes electronic medical record system as applicable
throughout the scope of duties and responsibilities.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Assesses physical, psychological and
psychosocial dimensions of patients within the healthcare unit and,
as necessary, in the housing units. Applies knowledge of illnesses,
injuries and diseases using available resources in obtaining a
health history, and in the assessment process. Provides leadership
to RNs, LPNs, MAs, CNAs and other nursing paraprofessionals in
patient care as related to medical aspects of patient care. Reviews
and monitors all offenders receiving medications, as assigned and
maintains charts and records. Utilize therapeutic communication
skills and effective interviewing techniques to elicit pertinent
historical information and make appropriate referral as required.
Implement professional nursing services in a thorough and competent
manner in accordance with standards, rules, protocols, policies and
procedures. Make referrals to the appropriate health care provider
in a timely manner based on diagnostic tests, labs, and nursing
diagnosis. Contact physician for medication orders as necessary to
ensure medication continuity of care. Demonstrate knowledge of
Pharmacology to include drug reaction, drug interaction, side
effects, cautions, and contraindications. Administer medication in
a safe and efficient manner consistent with prescribed orders,
mouth checks, and established standards and keeps proper charts and
records. Participates in the training of Wexford/facility personnel
on mental health required training per NCCHC and ACA standards.
Complies with correctional facility policies and procedures Perform
within the normal limits of the State Nurse Practice Act, Code of
Ethics for Nurses, policies and procedures and facility
policy/procedures and standards. Communicates information to other
nursing staff, physicians, physician assistants, Health Services
Administrator, and department correctional officers and
departments. Respects dignity and confidentiality of patients.
Makes suggestions for improving work conditions to the HSA. Upon
receiving the necessary training and/or instruction, performs other
related duties as required or assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS The
following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent
combination of education and experience may be accepted. LICENSURE:
Current, valid State Registered Nursing License CERTIFICATION:
Current CPR Certification EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited
school of nursing. Associate's Degree required; Bachelors' Degree
preferred. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Minimum one (1) year of clinical
experience; correctional nursing experience a plus EOE/M/F/D/V
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Keywords: Wexford Health, Greenville , Registered Nurse, Healthcare , Greenwood, South Carolina
