Interview Tips for nurse in Corrections Facility?

You may already have started this process, but if not, just know that most correctional facilities will also do a criminal background investigation, credit check, and a polygraph examination. As far as the polygraph test, be prepared that they may ask you a few very embarrassing questions. Since this is the best way to rattle someone's cage, so to speak. They don't care what you have done, they just want the truth. If they detect a lie, it raises a flag about your reliability and they may chose someone else for the job.

You didn't say when your interview is this week or how long you're been a nurse, which would have been helpful info.

When I applied for a correctional nurse position, it was more me interviewing them than the other way around as they were impressed with my resume & previous work experience and really needed nurses. Many nurses don't want to work in corrections, and many cannot pass the background check, etc. I was then offered a job during the interview, contingent on passing the background check.

I did not follow through on the job offer due to the pay, the distance from my home, and not liking their screening process method. They did not require a polygraph exam but they did require an integrity screening. This screening consisted of pages and pages of personal information, and then a policeman interviewing you on the screening data to determine if you were ethical. I was told very few candidates passed this screening.

hm...well, i just had my interview today. I am a new grad...you can refer to my new problem/question of the day here: https://allnurses.com/forums/f137/california-forensic-medical-group-good-start-new-grad-327334.html#post3056942

it pretty much gives a summary of the whole thing...i think i might need my own personal forum soon

Hi there! I have worked in a Correctional Facility for the last 10 years, & I love it...Along with the background check, (which is mainly a security issue) Most institutions like Nurses with Emergency Room experience , or at least hospital experience...You will be dealing with Trauma form time to time ,along with the Chest Pains, & everyday Clinic complaints.HTH