Registered Nurse — Inmate Care & Emergency Response

CoreCivic; California City (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality care in an institutional setting. The role requires nursing licensure in California, with responsibilities including performing nursing duties for inmates/residents and coordinating care with physicians.

The position involves clinical duties such as sick call, emergency procedures, and supervising nursing staff, with a compensation of $50.37–$64.31 per hour.

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.
• 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

RN

Nursing

Institutional care

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

CoreCivic is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality care in an institutional setting. The role requires nursing licensure in California, with responsibilities including performing nursing duties for inmates/residents and coordinating care with physicians.

The position involves clinical duties such as sick call, emergency procedures, and supervising nursing staff, with a compensation of $50.37–$64.31 per hour.