Registered Nurse

CoreCivic; Las Animas (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly pay

Earned wage access up to 70% on demand

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Registered Nurse at Bent County Correctional Facility in Las Animas, CO. The RN will provide professional nursing care to inmates, support sick calls with physicians, and coordinate care within the facility.

Responsibilities include assessing illnesses, performing emergency procedures, and supervising nursing staff. A nursing degree and state license are required, with 1 year of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with a degree or diploma in nursing.
• Current licensure in the state of employment is required.
• One year of professional nursing experience is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Minimum age 20 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for inmates/residents in the facility.
• Attend sick calls with physicians and prepare lists and exam areas.
• Assess inmates/residents with illnesses or injuries and refer to urgent care when needed.
• Perform emergency procedures and notify the Licensed Independent Provider for orders.
• Supervise and monitor nursing care provided by licensed and non-licensed staff.

Skills

Nursing skills

Inmate care

Emergency procedures

Education

Nursing degree/diploma

State licensure

1 year nursing experience preferred

Driver's license

Minimum age 20

Tools

Verification of licensure

Job description

This job is performed at Bent County Correctional Facility in Las Animas, CO.

$42.05-$54.48/hour

Employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis and have the option to access up to 70% of their earned wages on demand, any day of the week.

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good.

At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Registered Nurses who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

• 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.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited college, university or nursing program with a degree/diploma in nursing.
• 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 20 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.