Charge Registered Nurse (RN)

Charge Registered Nurse (RN) Location US-AL-Montgomery ID 2026-32927 Category Nursing Position Type Full-Time Overview NaphCare is hiring Charge Registered Nurses (Charge RNs) to join our healthcare team at the Montgomery County Detention Center in Montgomery, Alabama! If you’re an RN ready to take the next step in your career, this is an opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills while remaining actively involved in patient care. As a Charge RN, you’ll help support the nursing team, coordinate care, and provide hands-on clinical services to a diverse patient population in a unique healthcare environment. 💰 Base Pay: $40.00/hour + Night Shift Differential 🌙 Two Full-Time Night Shift Positions Available As a Charge RN , you’ll work alongside nurses, medical providers, and correctional professionals to help ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care throughout your shift. You’ll serve as a clinical resource for the nursing team while continuing to use your own assessment, critical-thinking, and emergency-response skills. Whether you already have leadership experience or are an experienced RN ready to grow into a stronger clinical leadership role, this is an opportunity to expand your skills and make a meaningful impact in correctional healthcare. *New grads are encouraged to apply - we'll train you in the exciting field of correctional healthcare! * Responsibilities As a Charge Registered Nurse , you will provide clinical leadership and direct patient care while helping support the day-to-day delivery of healthcare services. Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Providing clinical guidance and support to nursing staff during the assigned shift Coordinating patient care and helping ensure appropriate coverage and workflow Performing health screenings and comprehensive nursing assessments Administering medications and treatments and monitoring patient response Triaging patient needs and responding to urgent and emergent medical situations Managing acute and chronic conditions and coordinating care with medical providers Monitoring and documenting changes in patient condition, vital signs, and medical history Supporting continuity of care and communicating pertinent patient information to the healthcare team Ensuring accurate and timely clinical documentation Following facility security protocols while collaborating with correctional and healthcare staff to maintain a safe environment Serving as a clinical resource to the nursing team and helping promote quality patient care throughout the shift Qualifications New grads are encouraged to apply! Education / Licenses / Certifications / Requirements Holds a current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse within the AL Possess an active CPR certification Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening Experience / Skills Knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, applicable health care laws, regulations, and procedures for direct health care services. Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills Able to work independently and in a team Flexible schedule and availability to work overtime when needed Integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements Physical Capabilities: Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift. Why Join NaphCare? NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US, and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time! In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we have opportunities for new graduates and experienced medical professionals, promote educational growth, and strongly support career advancement within the company. NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include: Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one! Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one Lowest Cost Benefits! Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one! Tuition Assistance Referral bonuses Term life insurance at no cost to the employee Generous paid time off & paid holidays Free continuing education and CMEs Want a better idea of what it’s like to work in a jail? See what our RNs do: NaphCare - Life as an RN - YouTube If you would like to s peak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, please first apply directly to the position to initiate the application process , and I’ll be in touch. 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