Registered Nurse - Correctional Center - Newport, VT in Newport, VT

CORRECTIONS Job Title: RN - Behavioral Health Rate: Up to $2450.00 weekly + benefits from day 1! Location: Newport, VT Day (8H) Qualifications & Requirements Education Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Masters Degree Experience • 2 years Behavioral Health RN experience Licenses/Certifications • Have and maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse within the state of Vermont. • AHA BLS Required Key Responsibilities • Develop and implement effective systems for identifying, preventing, and controlling communicable diseases, while monitoring compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines. • Conduct regular monitoring of the incidence of infectious diseases among inmates, including providing referrals for community follow-up and coordination of care after release. • Promote a safe and healthy environment for medical staff, including conducting monthly safety and sanitation inspections of the facility. • Develop and conduct infection control education and training programs for inmates and staff, while promoting the development of positive social skills. • Maintain accountability for inmates and property and adhere to safety practices.