Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Correctional Healthcare
Company: Federal Staffing Resources
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Psychiatric Registered Nurse -
Correctional Healthcare - job opening in St. Louis, MO Position
Overview We're seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Registered Nurse to
join our correctional healthcare team. In this rewarding role,
you'll provide specialized psychiatric nursing care to incarcerated
individuals, working alongside a multidisciplinary team of
healthcare professionals to improve mental health outcomes and
enhance quality of life. Why You'll Love This Role Competitive
Compensation: Industry-leading pay rates with shift differentials
Professional Growth: Develop specialized skills in psychiatric and
correctional nursing Meaningful Impact: Provide essential care to a
vulnerable population that truly needs your expertise Supportive
Team: Join a collaborative group of healthcare professionals
dedicated to quality care Work-Life Balance: Predictable scheduling
and paid time off Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision,
401(k), and continuing education support Key Responsibilities *
Conduct mental health assessments and develop individualized
treatment plans * Administer prescribed medications and monitor for
effectiveness and side effects * Provide crisis intervention and
de-escalation when necessary * Document patient care according to
regulatory and institutional standards * Collaborate with
psychiatrists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals *
Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions * Educate patients
about mental health conditions and treatment options * Ensure
compliance with security protocols while delivering compassionate
care Qualifications * Current Missouri RN license in good standing
* Minimum 1 year of psychiatric nursing experience * BLS
certification required; ACLS preferred * Experience with electronic
medical records * Strong assessment and critical thinking skills *
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities * Compassionate
approach to patient care Ideal Candidates Will Also Have * Previous
correctional or forensic nursing experience * Psychiatric-Mental
Health Nurse Certification (PMH-BC) * Crisis
prevention/intervention training * Experience with substance abuse
treatment * Spanish language proficiency a plus Why Choose
Correctional Healthcare? Correctional nursing offers unique
challenges and rewards not found in traditional healthcare
settings. You'll gain specialized experience while making a
profound impact on individuals who often have limited access to
quality care. Our nurses frequently report high job satisfaction
from seeing the tangible difference they make in patients' lives.
*We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the
workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.* This position requires successful
completion of a background check and drug screening. Come join our
team of healthcare professionals! www.epicgovernment.com EPIC
GOVERNMENT employs healthcare professionals at government medical
facilities providing care to military service members, retirees,
and their families. Since 2004, Epic Government has built mutually
beneficial, sustainable partnerships with healthcare professionals
and our clients nationwide. Epic Government is an award winning
organization built with committed professionals with a unified
vision of helping others. We are honored to be named one of the
Baltimore Sun's Top Workplaces! Epic Government dba FSR is an Equal
Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran/military spouse By
applying for this position, you agree that any calls from Epic
Staffing Group and its subsidiaries may be monitored or recorded
for training and quality assurance purposes.
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