Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN)

Join MEDIKO for a rewarding career as a Registered Nurse in a correctional setting. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to grow professionally.

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care, including assessments, medication administration, treatments, and emergency response. The RN collaborates with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans while ensuring compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and infection control standards.

• Provide direct patient care.
• Perform comprehensive physical assessments and history reviews to determine patient health status and prioritize care needs.
• Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and medical interventions in compliance with physician orders and healthcare protocols.
• Respond to and manage medical emergencies, including trauma and medical crises, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
• Document promptly and properly.
• Maintain compliance with all state, federal, and local healthcare regulations, as well as facility-specific policies.
• Work closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including physicians and mental health professionals, to provide comprehensive care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, their families (as needed), and correctional facility staff regarding treatment plans, health education, and health‑related concerns.
• Assume leadership roles in the absence of higher‑level management, including overseeing day‑to‑day operations of the nursing team and ensuring proper patient care delivery.
• Supervise and assist LPNs and nursing assistants in patient care tasks, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and best practices.
• Assist with maintaining a clean and safe clinical environment that meets infection control and safety standards.
• Follow established policies and procedures, including those related to infection control, safety protocols, and medication administration.

• A current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia.
• A high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in direct patient care or administrative support in a regulated environment is helpful.
• Active CPR/BLS certificate required prior to Start Date (American Heart Association / American Red Cross guideline approved).

• Competitive Pay and MVP Bonus Program
• Benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• MDLIVE virtual provider telehealth options
• Wellness program
• Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Account options with company contribution
• Employer‑paid life insurance policy/AD&D, long‑term disability and short‑term disability coverage
• Optional voluntary coverage for life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans
• Paid portion of maternity leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid time off (PTO) including 10 holidays and flexible floating holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Employee referral bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement assistance plan
• Free continuing education
• Access to perks and discounts at nationally recognized attractions, service providers, and retailers

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care

EOE STATEMENT:
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.