Registered Nurse PRN

CoreCivic; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 57,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Registered Nurse (PRN) to provide high-quality nursing care in an institutional setting. The nurse will perform sick calls with physicians, assess inmates, and coordinate emergency referrals as required. A nursing degree and active state licensure are mandatory, with a driver's license and 21+ age requirement.

Experience of one year is preferred, and personnel will be expected to supervise other nursing staff and ensure adherence to care standards in a secure facility.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with a nursing degree or diploma.
• Current state nursing licensure is required.
• One year of professional nursing experience preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Apply nursing skills in care of inmates/residents.
• Attend sick calls with physicians and prepare lists and rooms.
• Examine and assess new inmates with illnesses or injuries; refer as needed.
• Provide guidance and supervise nursing staff.
• Perform emergency procedures as needed and coordinate treatment orders.

Skills

Nursing skills

Inmate care

Emergency procedures

Education

Nursing degree/diploma

Job description

$41.42 - $52.89 / 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

$41.42 - $52.89 / 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 (PRN) 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.