JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Job Type: Contract
• Location: Harvard, Massachusetts
• Facility Type: Correctional
• Assignment Length: Potential for a long term contract
• Shift Schedule: 40 hours/week, Shifts: Mon–Sun, 8-hour shifts (Specific days TBC)
COVERAGE DATES
• October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026
• Optional Period, October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adults in Custody (AIC) at facility
• Patient Volume/Census: TBC
• Admissions: N/A
• Rounding: Yes
• Phone Consults: No
• Case Mix: Chronic care, trauma, primary care
FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department: TBC
• Trauma Level: TBC
• EMR System: TBC (Bureau of Prisons EMR)
• Office Equipment Available: TBC
• Specialty Backup Available: Advanced Practice Providers, Physicians
• Support Staff Available: BOP Medical Team
• Reason for Coverage: Temporary supplemental coverage
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: Estimated 3–12 weeks for full onboarding
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Rate: Start $47- $50/hr
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Medication administration (oral, intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular)
• Basic first aid and emergency care
• Venipuncture
• EKG and lab equipment operation
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active unrestricted RN license in any State or U.S. territory
• Certifications: BLS
• Experience: RN experience required. Must not have had any negative employment terminations within the past 36 months.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide ambulatory nursing care, evaluations, and treatments.
• Assist in procedures, triage, and medication administration.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
• Review diagnostic test results and document follow-up.
• Respond to emergencies and provide trauma/lifesaving care.
• Manage daily clinic operations and conduct sick call.
• Adhere to institutional standards and infection control policies.
• Screen for gross mood changes and support mental health patients.
• Coordinate care with physicians and advanced practice providers.
• Follow security protocols and maintain patient confidentiality.