Registered Nurse — Correctional Healthcare (Shift Diff)

CoreCivic; Milan (NM); On-site; USD 63,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is actively seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality care within an institutional setting. You will assess inmates/residents, collaborate with physicians, and perform essential nursing duties in a secure environment.

The ideal candidate will graduate from an accredited nursing program, hold active licensure in the state, and have at least 1 year of professional nursing experience. A valid driver’s license is required, and you must be 18 or older.

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 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

Communication

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

CoreCivic is actively seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality care within an institutional setting. You will assess inmates/residents, collaborate with physicians, and perform essential nursing duties in a secure environment.

The ideal candidate will graduate from an accredited nursing program, hold active licensure in the state, and have at least 1 year of professional nursing experience. A valid driver’s license is required, and you must be 18 or older.