Registered Nurse - Chronic Care

About the role

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 - Chronic Care who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive nursing care to detainees with chronic health conditions.
• Manages long-term health issues, coordinates care plans and ensures adherence to medical protocols within a secure environment.
• Collaborates with healthcare teams, correctional staff, and external providers to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care that promotes health, safety, and well-being of detainees.
• Conducts comprehensive health assessments for detainees with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and mental health disorders.
• Develops and updates individualized care plans based on assessments, medical history, and current health status.
• Monitors health status and progress regularly, adjusting care plans as needed.
• Works closely with healthcare providers, mental health professionals, and correctional staff.
• Communicates effectively with detainees regarding their health and treatment plans.
• Administers prescribed medications accurately and safely.
• Educates detainees on medication use, side effects, and adherence importance.
• Monitors for adverse reactions and reports issues to healthcare providers.
• Maintains detailed, accurate documentation of all care provided, assessments, and detainee responses.
• Uses electronic medical records (EMR) systems compliant with correctional health standards.
• Educates detainees about managing their health and preventing complications.
• Follows strict infection control protocols.
• Ensures safe handling of sharps, medications, and biological specimens.
• Recognizes signs of medical emergencies related to chronic conditions and provides first aid or emergency interventions as needed.
• Responds to medical emergencies promptly and facilitates timely transfer to external medical facilities when required.
• Ensures confidentiality and privacy of detainee health information.