Clinical Nurse – Inmate Care & Emergency Response

CoreCivic; Conneaut (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic in Ohio is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality care in an institutional setting. The role involves applying nursing skills, sick calls with physicians, and coordinating care for inmates/residents.

The successful candidate will assess illnesses or injuries, refer to emergency facilities as needed, perform emergency procedures, and supervise nursing staff. A state nursing license is required, and 1 year of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Must possess current licensure in the state of employment.
• One year of professional nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply appropriate nursing skills in the area and treatment of inmates/residents.
• Attend sick call with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepare a list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepare examining room and equipment
• Examine and assess new inmates/residents with illnesses or injuries or inmates/residents who become ill or injured; refer inmates/residents to the emergency room or other appropriate healthcare facilities as required by their condition.
• Perform emergency procedures as needed and notify Licensed Independent Provider for treatment orders.
• Provide guidance, supervise and monitor nursing care provided by licensed vocational/practical nursing staff and non-licensed medical staff.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

Job description

CoreCivic in Ohio is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality care in an institutional setting. The role involves applying nursing skills, sick calls with physicians, and coordinating care for inmates/residents.

The successful candidate will assess illnesses or injuries, refer to emergency facilities as needed, perform emergency procedures, and supervise nursing staff. A state nursing license is required, and 1 year of experience is preferred.