Correctional RN: Impactful Inmate Care & Emergency Nursing

CoreCivic; Proviso Township (IL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

401k retirement plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

CoreCivic in Proviso, IL seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for correctional healthcare within an institutional setting. The role focuses on delivering high-quality nursing care to inmates/residents, with duties spanning assessments, treatments, and collaboration with medical staff.

The position offers a competitive hourly rate ($50.08–$63.56) and an ongoing staff employment contract. Candidates should have an accredited nursing degree, Illinois RN license, and at least basic nursing experience; a

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Must possess current licensure in the state of employment.
• One (1) year of professional nursing experience preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required.

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

RN licensure

Inmate care

Emergency procedures

Patient assessment

Education

Nursing degree/diploma

Job description

CoreCivic in Proviso, IL seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for correctional healthcare within an institutional setting. The role focuses on delivering high-quality nursing care to inmates/residents, with duties spanning assessments, treatments, and collaboration with medical staff.

The position offers a competitive hourly rate ($50.08–$63.56) and an ongoing staff employment contract. Candidates should have an accredited nursing degree, Illinois RN license, and at least basic nursing experience; a