Registered Nurse - FT

CoreCivic; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 57,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug-Free Workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

CoreCivic in Leavenworth, Kansas, is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality care in an institutional setting. You will apply nursing skills to inmates/residents, participate in sick calls with physicians, assess illnesses, and coordinate care with emergency services as needed.

The ideal candidate holds a nursing degree and an active RN license in Kansas, with preferred one year of professional experience. A valid driver’s license and being at least 21 years old are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with a degree/diploma in nursing.
• Must possess current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment.
• One year of professional nursing experience preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age of 21 years.

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 to emergency room or other healthcare facilities as required.
• Perform emergency procedures as needed and notify appropriate providers for treatment orders.
• Provide guidance, supervise and monitor nursing care provided by licensed and non-licensed medical staff.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Inpatient care

Emergency response

RN licensure

Education

BSN/ADN nursing degree

State RN license

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

$41.42 - $52.89 / 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

$41.42 - $52.89 / 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 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 21 years of age.

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