Correctional Nurse - High-Impact Care in 24/7 Setting
CoreCivic
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Job summary
CoreCivic is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide correctional healthcare services in River Forest, Illinois. The role requires nursing licensure in Illinois and implies experience in institutional care settings.
The position carries an hourly pay range of $50.08–$63.56, with duties including patient assessments, sick-call support with physicians, and supervision of nursing staff.
Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited nursing program with a degree/diploma in nursing.
- Must possess current RN licensure in Illinois.
- One year of professional nursing experience preferred.
- Valid driver's license is required.
- Minimum age 18 years.
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.
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Job description
CoreCivic is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide correctional healthcare services in River Forest, Illinois. The role requires nursing licensure in Illinois and implies experience in institutional care settings.
The position carries an hourly pay range of $50.08–$63.56, with duties including patient assessments, sick-call support with physicians, and supervision of nursing staff.
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