Clinical Supervisor - RN

CoreCivic; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 111,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Clinical Supervisor (RN) or Director of Nursing (RN) for a new Behavioral Health Unit. The role will report to health services leadership and oversee daily nursing and clinical activities to ensure high-quality inmate care.

The position requires RN licensure, nursing experience, and supervisory skills to manage staff, triage, and direct emergency and routine care within a secure facility.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited college or university nursing program with a diploma/degree in nursing.
• Must possess current licensure in the state of employment.
• Two years nursing experience required.
• One year's supervisory experience preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills and possess a strong knowledge base of clinical nursing and basic principle/practices of management.
• Must have a basic working knowledge of computer and office equipment.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Warden/Facility Administrator or Health Service Administrator for daily clinical operations within the medical department.
• Manage and supervise daily nursing/clinical activities.
• Supervise nursing and non-licensed health care providers in the performance of their duties and evaluate as prescribed by policy; include training, evaluations, scheduling, and leave approvals.
• Provide direct patient care as indicated within scope of licensure; apply appropriate nursing skills in the care and treatment of inmates/residents.
• Provide for adequate staffing at the facility; fill in during short staffing; may perform nursing duties including executing physician’s orders, examinations, medications, and referrals.
• Perform triage and physical assessments.
• Perform and direct emergency care and follow treatment orders with the LIP.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Clinical nursing

Computer literacy

Education

Nursing degree/diploma

RN licensure

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

$123,000 / year

At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Clinical Supervisors (RN) or Directors of Nursing (RN) who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. This position is for our NEW Behavioral Health Unit!

The successful applicant should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements

• Report directly to the Warden/Facility Administrator or Health Service Administrator for daily clinical operations within the medical department
• Manage and supervise daily nursing/clinical activities.
• Supervise nursing and non-licensed health care providers in the performance of their duties and evaluate as prescribed by the facility and corporate policy. This includes, but is not limited to, training new employees; evaluating performance and preparing written performance appraisals; listening to complaints and effectively resolving disputes or problems; taking corrective or disciplinary action; developing work schedules for subordinates; and approving leave requests.
• Provide direct patient care as indicated within scope of licensure; apply appropriate nursing skills in the care and treatment of inmates/residents.
• Provide for adequate staffing at the facility; fill in as needed during periods of short staffing; may perform nursing duties including, but not limited to, executing physician’s orders, assisting physicians in examinations or treatment, dispensing and administering medications, treating emergencies and screening patients for referrals, and performing intakes.
• Perform triage and physical assessments.
• Perform and direct emergency care and procedures as needed and call the Licensed Independent Provider for treatment orders.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited college or university nursing program with a diploma/degree in nursing.
• Must possess current licensure in the state of employment.
• Two years nursing experience required.
• One year's supervisory experience preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills and possess a strong knowledge base of clinical nursing and basic principle/practices of management.
• Must have a basic working knowledge of computer and office equipment.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.