Clinical Supervisor - RN

About the role

CoreCivic is currently seeking Clinical Supervisors (RN) who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. The successful applicant should be able to perform all of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Warden/Facility Administrator or Health Service Administrator for daily clinical operations within the medical department
• Manage and supervise daily nursing/clinical activities
• Supervise nursing and non-licensed health care providers in the performance of their duties and evaluate as prescribed by the facility and corporate policy, including:
  • Training new employees
  • Evaluating performance and preparing written performance appraisals
  • Listening to complaints and effectively resolving disputes or problems
  • Taking corrective or disciplinary action
  • Developing work schedules for subordinates
  • Approving leave requests
• Provide direct patient care as indicated within scope of licensure; apply appropriate nursing skills in the care and treatment of inmates/residents
• Provide for adequate staffing at the facility; fill in as needed during periods of short staffing
• Perform nursing duties including, but not limited to:
  • Executing physician's orders
  • Assisting physicians in examinations or treatment
  • Dispensing and administering medications
  • Treating emergencies and screening patients for referrals
  • Performing intakes
• Perform triage and physical assessments
• Perform and direct emergency care and procedures as needed and call the Licensed Independent Provider for treatment orders

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited college or university nursing program with a diploma/degree in nursing
• Must possess current licensure in the state of employment
• Two years nursing experience required
• One year supervisory experience preferred
• A valid driver's license is required
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Must possess a strong knowledge base of clinical nursing and basic principles/practices of management
• Must have a basic working knowledge of computer and office equipment
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age