Corrections Nurse

Company: Cheshire County Department of Corrections
Location: Keene
Posted on: February 23, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description $2,000 Sign On Bonus for full-time This LPN/RN will assist in the management of inmate nursing care and emergency treatment. Primary Functions: Works within individual license scope of practice in accordance with correctional policy and procedure. Provide inmate health care based on needs assessment and nursing care plan pertaining to mental health status and physical status. Gather information for preliminary health assessment to inmate patient on arrival. Ability to evaluate illicit drug and alcohol withdrawal to provide the appropriate care and detoxification per policy. Ability to evaluate and address inmate medical concerns for acute and chronic illnesses or injury by contacting the MD/PA. Following preliminary health assessment, assist in assigning inmates to appropriate housing unit, following protocols to check inmates on a daily or as needed basis and continually coordinate inmate(s) medical information to all others as appropriate. Coordinates and/or administers medication, therapeutic agents, and treatments, to inmate patients. Assist in maintaining both an accurate inventory of medications(s) to ensure ample quantities for inmates: Proper implementation of MD/PA orders or prescriptions. Order required medications, and perform the dispensing of medications to inmates. In the jail pharmacy computer data base maintain new and revised medications. Maintain inmate patient Medical Records Record with clear concise and accurate information pertaining to all treatments performed and/or medications administered. Record any/all interactions with inmate patients pertaining to the health and wellness and/or safety of the inmate patient, staff and facility. Reports reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the inmate’s emotional or physical condition: Report all/any medication errors immediately to the Nursing Supervisor, MD/PA and Shift Supervisor. Gives and receives reports as requested or required with the Nursing Supervisor, Nursing staff, Mental Health staff and Correctional staff/supervisor. Collaborates with facility care providers and community health care providers to ensure continuity, timeliness and appropriateness of care to inmate patients. Assists MD/PA with medical treatments. Obtains specimens from inmate patients as ordered for diagnostic testing. Responds to emergency situations as requested or directed: Immediate treatment of injury and acute illness Determine if life-threatening injury exists Stabilize inmate patients for transport with the provision of first aid and basic life support Communicate/report with MD/PA, Nursing Supervisor, Corrections Shift Supervisor, and EMS Enforces inmate patient education and/or discharge planning. Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate manner. Responsible for following facility safety and security guidelines. Perform other duties as assigned or required. Upholds HIPAA regulations. Company Description Cheshire County is value and service driven. Cheshire County will be known as an innovative and progressive leader providing cost effective county services that are required by statute. Others will benchmark against Cheshire County as an example of the best in local government as we partner to meet the unique or unmet needs of county residents. The citizens and Board of Commissioners will be proud of the staff and have a firm belief in the reliability, truth and strength of the organization. Cheshire County, New Hampshire covers 23 towns and 729 square miles in the southwestern corner of the state. The Connecticut and Ashuelot (Ash-WHEEL-ot) rivers run through the county and the second most hiked mountain in the world, (only behind Mt Fuji in Japan) Mt. Monadnock (3,165ft) is found in Cheshire County. The July 1, 2021 estimated population of Cheshire County is 77,329. The County seat is Keene, NH. Company Description Cheshire County is value and service driven. Cheshire County will be known as an innovative and progressive leader providing cost effective county services that are required by statute. Others will benchmark against Cheshire County as an example of the best in local government as we partner to meet the unique or unmet needs of county residents. The citizens and Board of Commissioners will be proud of the staff and have a firm belief in the reliability, truth and strength of the organization.\n\nCheshire County, New Hampshire covers 23 towns and 729 square miles in the southwestern corner of the state. The Connecticut and Ashuelot (Ash-WHEEL-ot) rivers run through the county and the second most hiked mountain in the world, (only behind Mt Fuji in Japan) Mt. Monadnock (3,165ft) is found in Cheshire County. The July 1, 2021 estimated population of Cheshire County is 77,329. The County seat is Keene, NH.

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