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What is a prison RN?

Prison RNs, or Registered Nurses working in correctional facilities, are healthcare professionals who provide medical care to incarcerated individuals. Their responsibilities include administering medications, managing chronic conditions, responding to emergencies, conducting health assessments, and supporting mental health needs. They work closely with other healthcare staff, correctional officers, and sometimes mental health professionals to ensure the well-being of inmates while maintaining safety protocols unique to the correctional environment.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a prison RN?

To thrive as a Prison RN, you need strong clinical assessment skills, a nursing degree with active RN licensure, and experience in emergency and psychiatric care. Familiarity with correctional health systems, electronic health records (EHRs), and standard infection control protocols is essential. Excellent communication, resilience, and sound judgment are crucial soft skills for working with incarcerated populations in a secure environment. These skills ensure effective, safe patient care and help manage the unique challenges of a correctional healthcare setting.

What unique challenges does a prison RN face compared to nurses in traditional healthcare settings?

As a Prison RN, you may encounter unique challenges, such as providing care in a secure environment where safety protocols and security restrictions are paramount. You'll often manage a higher patient-to-nurse ratio and work with individuals who may have complex physical and mental health needs, sometimes with limited medical resources. Collaboration with correctional officers is essential to maintain safety and coordinate care, and you'll need to develop strong communication and de-escalation skills to handle potentially volatile situations. Despite these challenges, many RNs find the work rewarding, as they can make a significant impact on an underserved population.

Do registered nurses work in prisons?

Registered nurses (RNs) often work in correctional facilities, providing healthcare services to inmates. They must be familiar with security protocols and may need specific training or certifications to work in this environment.

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Infographic showing various Prison Rn job openings in South Carolina as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 27% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Registered Nurse -$5000 Sign on Bonus-Hill-Finklea Det. Center

GENESYS Health Alliance

Moncks Corner, SC • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

We are currently seeking a full time Day Shift and/or Night Shift Registered Nurse to join our team at Hill-Finklea Detention Center located in Monck's Corner, South Carolina
GENESYS Health Alliance proudly manages our facilities with quality healthcare initiatives and we strive to be the innovative and reliable leader in the correctional setting. We partner with our clients to provide quality healthcare, uncompromising standards, guaranteed performance, and unrivaled client satisfaction!
You see, everything that we do is about taking care of people. This not only includes the patients we serve, but the people we employ, and the partners we collaborate with each day. We would love to have you join our team of caring individuals committed to the care of the underserved population.
About this Registered Nurse position:
The RN is responsible for providing care for and treating detainees in a correctional setting. Correctional nurses administer both routine and emergency medical care and treat acute and chronic illnesses and injuries.
Registered Nurse Education/Certifications

  • Graduate from a nationally accredited registered nursing program
  • Current RN licensure in the state of employment or ability to obtain license
  • Current Basic Life Support
Job Type: Full Time
  • Correctional nursing experience preferred but not required
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check
Available shift:
  • 12 hour Shifts
  • 7A-7P (Day Shift)
  • 7P-7A (Night Shift)
General Duties: included but not limited to
  • Seeing patients for medical complaints, both acute and chronic
  • Performing 14-day physicals on all patients
  • Managing their chronic medical conditions by monitoring labs and medication efficiency
  • Working with the dentist to ensure that our patients oral care is addressed
  • Responding to medical emergencies
  • Working hand in hand with physicians, PA's, NP's and correctional staff who all have the same goal of optimal patient care
  • Excellent communication skills-verbal and written; Ability to concisely communicate situations or needs effectively with sites and GENESYS Health Corporate Managers
  • Computer proficiency required-email, document exchange, excel, etc.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:
  • Health, Dental and Vision insurance plan options
  • Supplemental plans- Life, Cancer, Accident and Short Term disability plans
  • 401(k) matching (after 1 year)
  • Paid holidays
  • PTO- vacation, sick and bereavement
Supplemental pay types:
  • Overtime and urgent pay
  • Sign on bonus: $ 5,000
Physical setting:
  • Corrections (Jail / Prison / Detention Center)

GENESYS Health Alliance is an EOE/Minorities/Female/Vet/Disability Employer

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