Registered Nurse – CQI

CoreCivic; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Registered Nurse to drive Continuous Quality Improvement in a correctional health setting. The role focuses on applying nursing care, leading improvements, and monitoring health indicators within inmate/resident populations.

The position requires active RN licensure, a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field (or equivalent experience), and the ability to supervise staff and participate in accreditation activities.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the state of employment is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field preferred; alternative is 3 years of related industry or performance improvement experience.
• Experience in a correctional health care program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply appropriate nursing skills in the area and treatment of inmates/residents.
• Provide leadership in improving and sustaining the quality and effectiveness of care.
• Monitor key indicators of health status and clinic operations.
• Design data collection instruments; compile and analyze data; design interventions to address issues.
• Provide written reports and conduct CQI meetings.
• Participate in preparation for accreditation and inspections.

Skills

RN licensure

Nursing leadership

Quality Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse – Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

$41.42 - $52.89 / hour

This position is M-F 8hr Shifts!

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

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

• Apply appropriate nursing skills in the area and treatment of inmates/residents.
• Provides leadership in improving and sustaining the quality and effectiveness of care in diverse or complex programs.
• Monitors key indicators of health status and clinic operations.
• Uses screening and focused study formats to detect variation in healthcare delivery process.
• Designs data collection instruments; compiles and analyzes data; design interventions to address issues.
• Provides written reports and conducts CQI meetings.
• Participates in preparation for accreditation and inspections.
• 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 Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Advanced Public Health or related field is required, OR must possess three years related industry experience and/or performance improvement experience.
• Must possess current RN licensure in the state of employment.
• Experience in a correctional health care program preferred.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

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