Im currently a LTC nurse in the ATL Metro Area with 4 years of clinical experience including corrections; I worked briefly at Phillips State Prision. It wasnt a bad experience, just hard to get used to initially. I learned how to "work it" very quickly and gained the respect of the inmates probably bc I wasn't easily intimidated (I just didn't let it show). Anyhoo, I have an interview for a position at the county jailthis thursday and Im wondering what will be asked at my interview and how can I "shine" to be a "shoe in" for the position. I will easily take the position for the MUCH NEEDED CHANGE in scenery plus to gain some new skills. What I also need to know is: how does the job differ in the "jail" versus the "prision." When I worked at the prision, I worked with the mental health and segreated population. I never had any problems and I am not scared now or then cause I know I can hold my own; but, what should I expect with the interview, training, and the actual job. I know have excellent assessment and documentation skills and I pride myself on them. When I worked through the agency at the prision, I didnt have to document anything except for giving the meds on the mar. The interview is with the Correctional Medical Associates for a position at the Fulton County Jail.
Thank you all in advance for all replies!
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Hello all!,
Im currently a LTC nurse in the ATL Metro Area with 4 years of clinical experience including corrections; I worked briefly at Phillips State Prision. It wasnt a bad experience, just hard to get used to initially. I learned how to "work it" very quickly and gained the respect of the inmates probably bc I wasn't easily intimidated (I just didn't let it show). Anyhoo, I have an interview for a position at the county jailthis thursday and Im wondering what will be asked at my interview and how can I "shine" to be a "shoe in" for the position. I will easily take the position for the MUCH NEEDED CHANGE in scenery plus to gain some new skills. What I also need to know is: how does the job differ in the "jail" versus the "prision." When I worked at the prision, I worked with the mental health and segreated population. I never had any problems and I am not scared now or then cause I know I can hold my own; but, what should I expect with the interview, training, and the actual job. I know have excellent assessment and documentation skills and I pride myself on them. When I worked through the agency at the prision, I didnt have to document anything except for giving the meds on the mar. The interview is with the Correctional Medical Associates for a position at the Fulton County Jail.
Thank you all in advance for all replies!