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Registered Nurse

Highland, NY 12528

Posted: 04/02/2026 Industry: Healthcare & Social Services Job Number: 8007 Pay Rate: 45.00

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Juvenile Justice Residential Center
Location: Highland, NY (Hudson Valley Region) Shift: Overnight (10:00 PM – 6:00 AM) Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week

Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join the medical treatment team at Highland Residential Center. This facility serves male youth adjudicated as juvenile delinquents, providing a stable environment focused on rehabilitation and comprehensive care.

In this role, you will apply a systematic, problem-solving approach to nursing, ensuring that all interventions and medication administrations meet high regulatory standards within a secure residential setting.
Key Responsibilities
As a vital member of the facility’s medical team, your duties will include:

  • Clinical Care: Reviewing overall health conditions, as well as preparing, evaluating, and implementing nursing intervention plans.

  • Medication Management: Conducting routine medication administration and maintaining a precise medical inventory, including controlled substances.

  • Collaborative Treatment: Ensuring all nursing interventions align with the youth’s comprehensive treatment plans and participating as an active member of the medical team.

  • Compliance & Safety: Maintaining strict infection control standards and preparing necessary clinical and administrative reports.

  • Professional Development: Participating in facility-specific staff trainings to stay current with correctional nursing standards.
Facility & Environment

  • Safety First: Supervision staff are always present while medical care is being provided to youth.

  • Accreditation: The center is accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA).

  • Culture: A professional environment dedicated to the health and transition of youth (up to age 21).
Qualifications

  • Licensure: Must be currently licensed and registered to practice nursing in New York State.

  • Aptitude: Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and maintain a calm, professional demeanor in a residential correctional setting.

  • Reliability: Commitment to the 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM overnight shift.
Benefits & Additional Details

  • Dress Code: Business casual or scrubs.

  • Commuting: Free on-site parking is provided.

  • Vaccination Policy: There are currently no vaccine requirements for this position.

  • Interview Discussion: Specific workdays and additional specialized duties will be discussed in detail during the interview process.

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Brian Flynn
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