Registered Nurse – Inmate Care & Emergency Response

CoreCivic; Tutwiler (MS); On-site; USD 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic in Tutwiler, MS is seeking Registered Nurses to provide high-quality care in an institutional setting.

You will perform nursing duties for inmates, attend sick calls, assess illnesses, assist with emergencies, and supervise nursing staff. Must graduate from an accredited program, hold current state licensure, and have a valid driver's license; 18+ with 1 year of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Must possess current licensure in the state of employment.
• One 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.

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

CoreCivic in Tutwiler, MS is seeking Registered Nurses to provide high-quality care in an institutional setting.

You will perform nursing duties for inmates, attend sick calls, assess illnesses, assist with emergencies, and supervise nursing staff. Must graduate from an accredited program, hold current state licensure, and have a valid driver's license; 18+ with 1 year of experience preferred.