staff - Registered Nurse - Correctional - $38-50 per hour

CoreCivic; Nicholls (GA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

401k retirement plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a correctional facility in Nicholls, Georgia. The role focuses on nursing care for inmates/residents, including attending sick calls with physicians and preparing examinations.

Responsibilities include assessing illnesses, referring to emergency services when needed, performing emergency procedures, and supervising nursing staff. Requires nursing licensure in Georgia, with preferred 1 year of experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with a degree/diploma in nursing.
• 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 of 18 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to inmates/residents in a correctional setting.
• Attend sick calls with the physician and prepare examination lists and rooms.
• Assess illnesses or injuries and refer to ER or appropriate facilities as needed.
• Perform emergency procedures and notify provider for treatment orders.
• Guide and supervise licensed and non-licensed nursing staff.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient care

Education

Nursing degree/diploma

Job description

CoreCivic is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Correctional for a nursing job in Nicholls, Georgia.

Job Description & 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 18 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

CoreCivic Job ID #req34262. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - FT

About CoreCivic

CoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through high-quality corrections and detention management, innovative and cost-saving real estate solutions, and a growing network of residential and non-residential alternatives to incarceration to help address America's recidivism crisis.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance

$38.22 - $50.22 / hour

Specialty: Correctional

Discipline: RN

Duration: Ongoing

Employment Type: Staff