Registered Nurse — Inmate Care & Emergency Response

CoreCivic; Alamo (GA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

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 nursing duties with inmates/residents, in collaboration with physicians and licensed staff.

This role requires a nursing degree, a current state license, and the ability to respond quickly to emergencies. A valid driver's license and minimum age of 18 are also listed requirements.

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.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 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

RN license

Inmate care

Emergency care

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

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 nursing duties with inmates/residents, in collaboration with physicians and licensed staff.

This role requires a nursing degree, a current state license, and the ability to respond quickly to emergencies. A valid driver's license and minimum age of 18 are also listed requirements.