You became a nurse for a reason. Are you looking for a healthcare setting where you can make a difference and be the difference? Look no further: Centurion Health offers many rewarding nursing jobs in unique settings, from director of nursing to a nursing assistant. Team up with Centurion Health today to find your new, fulfilling career.
The Life of a Corrections Nurse
Joining Centurion Health as a correctional nurse involves delivering exceptional care in correctional and government settings nationwide. Unlike healthcare positions in the public sector, a career in correctional nursing enables you to support individuals who genuinely value and rely on your assistance.
Compassionate Professionals
Now 10,000+ professionals strong, TeamCenturion provides essential medical and behavioral health care to those who wouldn’t otherwise have access. In doing so, our team of compassionate professionals has a powerful impact on our patients and communities.
Supportive Teams
When you become a TeamCenturion nurse, you can expect many similar duties and responsibilities of practicing nursing in a non-correctional setting. Centurion Health’s nurses work as members of a multi-disciplinary team of care providers and support staff. Working in correctional settings can be stressful, so Centurion Health takes extra effort to ensure staff enjoy a positive professional experience with a sense of work/life balance.
Testimonials from TeamCenturion Corrections Nurses
Be Part of The Solution
Centurion Health strives to solve the broad societal challenges that lead to high levels of incarceration. Often, it is inside a correctional facility where many people finally receive the proper diagnostic and treatment services they desperately need. The demand for correctional nurses is high, and most patients embrace the services offered to them. As correctional healthcare professionals, we believe we serve where our services are most needed.
A Great Need
Over 2 million individuals annually are incarcerated in prisons and detention centers across the United States. We work to bring health equity to them.
Higher Risk
Individuals with a history of criminal justice interactions tend to have more significant and advanced chronic diseases, mental health illnesses, and advanced dental disease. Clinicians with suitable skills and cultural competency are needed.
More Trauma
Those who become justice-involved have higher rates of trauma and repetitive trauma, be it physical, sexual, emotional, or mental. Our approaches integrate trauma-informed models.
Explore Available Nursing Jobs
Please search our database of available corrections nurse positions to get started today.”. Together, we can transform our communities by going beyond patient care.
Hours are far more stable than in a standard hospital setting.
Our team is made up of genuinely compassionate and supportive individuals who bring a positive and collaborative approach to the workplace.
Every facility has an exhaustive list of security measures to ensure your and your team’s safety at all times.
Safe. Supportive. Rewarding.
There are a lot of misconceptions about providing healthcare in correctional facilities, and we’d like to clear those up. As a corrections nurse, you aid individuals facing challenges in a unique setting. However, safety of all in the facilities is a top priority and patients are thankful for the care provided. You witness the direct impact of your service and can leave work each day with the satisfaction of knowing you’ve made a meaningful difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the daily responsibilities of a correctional nurse?
Correctional nurses provide essential care such as health screenings, chronic disease management, and emergency response, as well as ensure access to care through patient advocacy and management of critical healthcare functions like medication management.
How does correctional nursing differ from traditional hospital nursing?
Correctional nurses often work more independently than nurses who practice in a hospital or clinic. Our patient population has a broad range of complex care needs, and correctional nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system within correctional facilities. They play an essential role in maintaining not only the health of inmates but also the overall safety and security of the facility.
How safe is it to work in a correctional facility?
Safety is a priority. Facilities implement strict security protocols, allowing correctional nurses to provide compassionate care in a well-regulated, secure environment.
How does healthcare in correctional facilities differ from healthcare outside?
Key skills include clinical expertise, strong communication, adaptability, and empathy. Correctional nurses must effectively address diverse health needs in a structured environment.
Your New Beginning as a Corrections Nurse
Are you ready to start fresh and provide healthcare services that go beyond patient care, making a real and positive difference in the lives of those you serve?
In the corrections field, you’ll address the critical needs of individuals requiring your expertise. Whether you’re a psychiatric nurse practitioner, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or a certified nursing assistant, we have an opportunity for you. Join Centurion Health today and become a valued member of TeamCenturion.
