Registered Nurse - CQI

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

Job summary

CoreCivic seeks a Registered Nurse-CQI (Quality Assurance) to deliver high-quality nursing care in an institutional setting. The role requires leadership to improve care quality, monitor health indicators, and support accreditation activities while overseeing both licensed and non-licensed nursing staff.

You will perform sick calls with physicians, assess inmates, and coordinate care with emergency facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with a degree or 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: 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Apply appropriate nursing skills in the area and treatment of inmates/residents.
• Provide leadership in improving and sustaining quality and effectiveness of care.
• Monitor key indicators of health status and clinic operations.
• Use screening and focused study formats to detect variation in healthcare delivery process.
• Design data collection instruments; compile and analyze data; design interventions.
• Provide written reports and conduct CQI meetings.
• Participate in preparation for accreditation and inspections.
• Attend sick call with the physician and prepare examination lists and rooms.
• Examine and assess new inmates/residents and refer to emergency care when required.
• Perform emergency procedures and notify providers for orders.
• Provide guidance, supervise nursing staff and non-licensed medical staff.

Skills

Nursing

Quality improvement

Clinical leadership

Accreditation prep

Education

Nursing degree

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

$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 Nurse-CQI (Quality Assurance) 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.
• 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 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 21 years of age.

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