Registered Nurse - Chronic Care

CoreCivic; Watonga (OK); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Registered Nurse for Chronic Care to provide ongoing health services to detainees in a secure facility in Oklahoma. The role emphasizes comprehensive nursing care for chronic conditions, coordination of long‑term treatment plans, and collaboration with medical and correctional staff to ensure safe, patient‑centered care.

You will perform assessments, manage medications, educate detainees on health management, and maintain accurate EMR documentation while adhering to

Qualifications

• Must possess current RN licensure in the state of employment or in a nursing compact state.
• Three years of experience in chronic disease management or correctional health nursing is required.
• Must demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to manage detainee scheduling efficiently and timely.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive nursing care to detainees with chronic health conditions.
• Manages long‑term health issues and coordinates care plans within a secure environment.
• Collaborates with healthcare teams, correctional staff, and external providers to deliver patient‑centered care.
• Conducts health assessments for detainees with chronic conditions and updates individualized care plans.
• Monitors health status and progress, adjusting care plans as needed.
• Administers prescribed medications accurately and safely and educates detainees on their use.
• Maintains detailed documentation and uses EMR systems compliant with correctional health standards.
• Follows infection control protocols and ensures safety in handling sharps and samples.
• Responds to medical emergencies and facilitates transfers to external facilities when required.

Skills

RN license

Chronic disease management

Correctional health

Job description

This is a M-F 8hr/day position.

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

$42.03 - $53.91 / hour

This is a M-F 8hr/day position.

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 - Chronic Care who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

Summary

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.

• Provides comprehensive nursing care to detainees with chronic health conditions.
• Manages long‑term health issues, coordinates care plans and ensures adherence to medical protocols within a secure environment.
• Collaborates with healthcare teams, correctional staff, and external providers to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care that promotes health, safety, and well‑being of detainees.
• Conducts comprehensive health assessments for detainees with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and mental health disorders. Develops and updates individualized care plans based on assessments, medical history, and current health status. Monitors health status and progress regularly, adjusting care plans as needed.
• Works closely with healthcare providers, mental health professionals, and correctional staff.
• Communicates effectively with detainees regarding their health and treatment plans.
• Administers prescribed medications accurately and safely.
• Educates detainees on medication use, side effects, and adherence importance.
• Monitors for adverse reactions and reports issues to healthcare providers.
• Maintains detailed, accurate documentation of all care provided, assessments, and detainee responses.
• Uses electronic medical records (EMR) systems compliant with correctional health standards.
• Educates detainees about managing their health and preventing complications.
• Follows strict infection control protocols.
• Ensures safe handling of sharps, medications, and biological specimens.
• Recognizes signs of medical emergencies related to chronic conditions and provides first aid or emergency interventions as needed.
• Responds to medical emergencies promptly and facilitates timely transfer to external medical facilities when required.
• Ensures confidentiality and privacy of detainee health information.

Qualifications

• Must possess current RN licensure in the state of employment or in a nursing compact state.
• Three years of experience in chronic disease management or correctional health nursing is required.
• Must demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to manage detainee scheduling efficiently and timely.