Registered Nurse - FT

CoreCivic; Georgia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is hiring a Registered Nurse in Georgia to provide high‑quality care in an institutional setting. You will perform nursing duties, assist physicians during sick calls, assess inmates, and refer them to appropriate facilities as required.

The role includes supervising nursing staff and complying with a Drug‑Free Workplace policy. Candidates must graduate from an accredited nursing program, hold current state licensure, have at least one year of nursing experience, and possess a valid

Qualifications

• Must have nursing degree/diploma and state licensure.
• Minimum 1 year of professional nursing experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Apply nursing skills in inmate care and treatment.
• Attend sick calls with physicians and prepare exams.
• Assess new inmates/residents and refer to ER or other facilities as needed.
• Perform emergency procedures and relay orders to providers.
• Guide and supervise licensed and non-licensed nursing staff.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient assessment

Emergency procedures

Supervisory skills

Inmate care

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

Job description

$40.17 - $48.97 / hour

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

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.