Corrections RN: Impactful Inmate Care with Benefits

CoreCivic; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

401k retirement plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

CoreCivic in Melrose Park, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for correctional healthcare services. The role focuses on delivering high-quality nursing care within an institutional setting, supporting physician sick calls, and coordinating patient care for inmates/residents.

The successful candidate will hold an active RN license, possess nursing education, and ideally have at least one year of professional nursing experience. A valid driver's license is required; 18+ age minimum is noted.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with a degree/diploma.
• Must possess current licensure in the state of employment.
• One (1) year of professional nursing experience preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

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 skills

Inmate care

Emergency care

Team supervision

Education

Nursing degree/diploma

Active RN licensure

Driver's license

Minimum age 18

Job description

CoreCivic in Melrose Park, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for correctional healthcare services. The role focuses on delivering high-quality nursing care within an institutional setting, supporting physician sick calls, and coordinating patient care for inmates/residents.

The successful candidate will hold an active RN license, possess nursing education, and ideally have at least one year of professional nursing experience. A valid driver's license is required; 18+ age minimum is noted.