Registered Nurse at Black Hawk Co Jail
Waterloo, Iowa
- Shift and hours
- Days
- Unit and setting
- Correctional
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed *New grads are encouraged to apply - we'll train you in the exciting field of correctional healthcare! * NaphCare Benefits for Full-T
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questionsAround graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
Benefits
- Prescriptions free of charge
- Health, dental & vision insurance
- 401K and Roth with company contribution
- Term life insurance
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- EAP
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Ask Mira
Your fit
On your path
Corrections is open from year one. RN and LPN roles both; some facilities take new grads.
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NaphCare is hiring Registered Nurses (RNs ) at the Black Hawk County Jail in Waterloo, IA where we manage all aspects of healthcare. Work for a family owned business where nurses thrive!
As a Correctional Registered Nurse (RN ), you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to the individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have various duties to keep you engaged including performing physical assessments, administering medications, managing chronic illnesses, and responding to emergencies. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical needs.
New grads are encouraged to apply - we'll train you in the exciting field of correctional healthcare!
NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include
- Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan
- Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one !
- Lowest Cost Benefits!
- Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services
- 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral bonuses
- On-site education
- Free Continuing Education!
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Generous paid time off & paid holidays start day one!
NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.
Position Description
- Take and document all patient history and vital signs
- Assist with daily triage/sick call, minor medical/surgical procedures, patient assessments, examinations and/or treatment
- Initiate and document prescribed protocol agreement
- Respond to and initiate care for medical emergencies within the facility
- Observe and evaluate the performance of the licensed practical/vocational nursing staff
We support your growth and internal promotion. Once hired, we encourage our employees to continue to seek opportunities for advancement and leadership.
NaphCare is a family owned, medical technology company that has been delivering high quality healthcare to correctional facilities across the nation for over 30 years. Come join our team of over 4000 employees and growing! NaphCare pays well, offers outstanding benefits, and has an incredibly engaged corporate support team to make sure you have what you need to be truly excellent at what you do.
What's around it?
Waterloo, IAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 13% below the US average
- Median rent
- $923/mo
- Household income
- $57,480/yr, all local households, not nurse pay