Full-Time Registered Nurse - Inmate Care & Emergency

CoreCivic; Estancia (NM); On-site; USD 74,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug-Free Workplace

EOE including Disability/Veteran

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking Registered Nurses who provide high-quality care in an institutional setting. The successful candidate will handle nursing duties, assist physicians, and manage emergencies to ensure inmate/resident health and safety.

Graduates with a nursing degree and state licensure are required. Experience preferred; drivers license may be needed. CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE.

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.
• 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

Patient care

Infection control

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

CoreCivic is seeking Registered Nurses who provide high-quality care in an institutional setting. The successful candidate will handle nursing duties, assist physicians, and manage emergencies to ensure inmate/resident health and safety.

Graduates with a nursing degree and state licensure are required. Experience preferred; drivers license may be needed. CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE.