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SalaryPrison nurses are a crucial part of prison healthcare teams, as they deliver care to prison populations that often have challenging and complex health issues. You’ll work alongside general practitioners (GPs), support workers and psychiatrists to ensure prisoners remain healthy and can access quality care for any new or existing problems. While it can be a challenging role, prison nursing jobs are also incredibly rewarding.
Being a prison nurse
A prison nurse’s role is similar to a nurse in general practice. Typical daily duties include:
- Caring for minor injury and illness
- Health assessments
- Palliative/end-of-life care
- Advising on substance misuse
- Advising on mental health
- Safeguarding
Your patients will often be vulnerable and are disproportionately more likely to be suffering from mental health and substance abuse issues than the general population. As a result, a key part of your role will be supporting and facilitating recovery and helping to guide them back to a healthier path.
Job Types: Full-time, Travel nursing, Contract, Permanent
Salary: $75.00 - $80.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Psychiatry
Physical setting:
- Rehabilitation center
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Breakdown pay
- Overtime pay
Supplemental schedule:
- Holidays
- Overtime
Weekly schedule:
- 5x8
Experience:
- Nursing: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- RN License (Required)
Work Location: In person
