Registered Nurse: Inmate Care & Emergency Response

CoreCivic; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic in Lake City, FL is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality care in an institutional setting. The role requires nursing licensure in the state, a nursing degree, and the ability to perform nursing tasks for inmates/residents, with supervision of licensed staff.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of professional nursing experience, a valid driver's license, and must be at least 18 years old. CoreCivic emphasizes a drug-free workplace and equal opportunity employment.

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.

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

Inmate care

Emergency procedures

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

Job description

CoreCivic in Lake City, FL is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality care in an institutional setting. The role requires nursing licensure in the state, a nursing degree, and the ability to perform nursing tasks for inmates/residents, with supervision of licensed staff.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of professional nursing experience, a valid driver's license, and must be at least 18 years old. CoreCivic emphasizes a drug-free workplace and equal opportunity employment.