Registered Nurse FT

CoreCivic; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic in Florida is seeking Registered Nurses to provide high-quality nursing care in an institutional setting. The role requires applying nursing skills to inmate/resident care and supporting physicians during sick calls.

The successful candidate will perform examinations, coordinate emergency procedures, and supervise licensed and non-licensed nursing staff to maintain care standards. RN licensure in the state and a nursing degree are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a nursing degree/diploma from an accredited program.
• Current RN licensure in the state of employment is required.
• One year of professional nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply nursing skills in inmate/resident care.
• Attend sick calls with a physician and prepare lists and rooms.
• Examine and assess inmates/residents and refer to ER as needed.
• Perform emergency procedures and notify providers for orders.
• Supervise and monitor nursing care by licensed and non-licensed staff.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient care

Team supervision

Education

Nursing license (RN)

Job description

$36.30 - $47.67 / hour

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 18 years of age.

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