Registered Nurse - Correctional
Company: Tenet-AZ Region
Location: Tucson
Posted on: July 4, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Registered Nurse
(RN) Correctional for a nursing job in Tucson, Arizona. Job
Description & Requirements - Specialty: Correctional - Discipline:
RN - Duration: Ongoing - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours -
Employment Type: Staff /n Up to $5K Bonus Based on Eligibility /n
Welcome to Carondelet Health Network, where making a real
difference in people's lives is at the heart of everything we do.
Beyond just medical treatments, we believe in the power of genuine
connections and heartfelt compassion. It's what sets us apart and
makes us truly special. /n RN Cardiac (Department of Corrections
Unit) Position Summary /n Provides direct nursing care in
accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of
the healthcare organization. /n About the Department of Corrections
Unit /n A tight-knit, specialized acute care unit, where teamwork
and personalized attention are at the heart of everything we do.
Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals work together, in
this focused setting, to provide every patient with the
individualized care and compassion they deserve, ensuring the
highest quality outcomes. Our supportive leadership team is
dedicated to your growth and success, fostering an environment
where you feel valued, encouraged, and empowered to make a
meaningful impact. /n Responsibilities /n As the primary care RN
you will be the primary coordinator of all disciplines to achieve
well-organized patient care, including delegation of position
appropriate patient care. -Notes and carries out physician and
nursing orders. -Assessment - The RN uses a systematic, dynamic way
to collect and analyze data about a patient, the first step in
delivering nursing care. Assessment includes not only physiological
data, but also psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic,
and life-style factors as well. /n -Updating patient records to
accurately show patient condition. -Care plan – Based on the
assessment and problem identification, the nurse sets measurable
and achievable short- and long-range goals in collaboration with
the patient and family. Assessment data, problem identification,
and goals are written in the patient’s care plan so that nurses as
well as other health professionals caring for the patient have
access to it. Implementation of care plan. /n -Transition or
Discharge planning-assesses and coordinates patient's discharge
planning needs with members of the healthcare team. /n -Monitoring
vital signs, telemetry monitors, and EKG interpretation. /n
-Ensures patient safety -Medication administration -Patient/Family
education /n -Supervision & multitasking /n THE RN Cardiac
(Department of Corrections Unit) FT NIGHTS CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS
THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE. /n
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION License Required: Valid
current Arizona Nursing License or compact state license and
ability to become Arizona Licensed in 30 days. Certification
Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
Certification Preferred: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) -
American Heart Association /n EDUCATION Required: Graduation from
an accredited School of Nursing Preferred: Bachelors of Science in
Nursing /n WORK EXPERIENCE Required: One year of RN experience /n
LI-SW2 Tenet AZ Job ID 2403008123-15. Posted job title: RN Acute
Care Corrections PT Nights
Keywords: Tenet-AZ Region, Tucson , Registered Nurse - Correctional, Healthcare , Tucson, Arizona