Registered Nurse - FT

CoreCivic; Nicholls (GA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality care in an institutional setting in Georgia. The RN will perform nursing duties, participate in sick calls, and coordinate with physicians to ensure timely treatment.

Responsibilities include supervising licensed practical nurses and non-licensed staff, performing emergency procedures, and ensuring compliance with licensure and facility policies. This role emphasizes patient safety and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with a degree/diploma.
• Must possess current RN licensure in the state of employment.
• One year of professional nursing experience preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Apply nursing skills in care of inmates/residents.
• Attend sick calls with physician; prepare lists for examinations.
• Examine and assess inmates/residents and refer to appropriate facilities.
• Perform emergency procedures and notify the provider for orders.
• Provide guidance and supervise nursing staff.

Skills

Inmate care

Emergency procedures

Nursing supervision

Education

RN license

Nursing degree/diploma

Job description

$38.22 - $50.22 / 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.

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.