Registered Nurse - FT

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

Job summary

CoreCivic in Oklahoma is seeking Registered Nurses to provide the highest quality care in an institutional setting. The successful candidate should perform all listed functions at a pace and level that meets job requirements.

Duties include applying nursing skills to inmates/residents, attending sick calls with the physician, assessing new inmates, referring to ER as needed, and guiding licensed staff.

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

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.

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 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.

Skills

Nursing skills

Education

Nursing degree/diploma

Job description

$42.03 - $53.91 / 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

$42.03 - $53.91 / 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.