Psychiatric Registered Nurse — Inmate Care, $10k Bonus

CoreCivic; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 57,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic seeks Psychiatric Registered Nurses to provide the highest quality care in an institutional setting. The role involves nursing inmates/residents, attending sick calls with physicians, assessing new illnesses or injuries, referring to emergency care as needed, and performing emergency procedures with supervision.

Qualified candidates must have a nursing degree, an active RN license in the state, at least one year of psychiatric nursing experience, ANCC psychiatric nursing certification

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with a nursing degree/diploma.
• Must possess current licensure in the state of employment.
• Minimum one-year psychiatric nursing experience as an RN in a hospital, medical office or residential setting.
• Board Certification in Psychiatric Nursing by the ANCC within 2 years of hire.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age: 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Apply nursing skills in the area and treatment of inmates/residents.
• Attend sick call with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepare lists and exam rooms.
• Examine and assess inmates/residents; refer to ER or other facilities as required.
• Perform emergency procedures as needed and notify the appropriate provider.
• Provide guidance, supervise and monitor nursing care provided by licensed and non-licensed staff.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

ANCC certification

RN license

Driver's license

Age 21+

Education

Nursing degree/diploma

Job description

CoreCivic seeks Psychiatric Registered Nurses to provide the highest quality care in an institutional setting. The role involves nursing inmates/residents, attending sick calls with physicians, assessing new illnesses or injuries, referring to emergency care as needed, and performing emergency procedures with supervision.

Qualified candidates must have a nursing degree, an active RN license in the state, at least one year of psychiatric nursing experience, ANCC psychiatric nursing certification