Registered Nurse Full Time

About the Role

At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates—we care for people. We are seeking Registered Nurses who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. The successful candidate will perform all required nursing functions at a pace and level consistent with the job’s performance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Apply appropriate nursing skills in the treatment of inmates/residents.
• Attend sick call with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepare a list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepare the examining room and equipment.
• Examine and assess new inmates/residents with illnesses or injuries, or those 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 a Licensed Independent Provider for treatment orders.
• Provide guidance, supervise, and monitor nursing care delivered 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 and an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veteran status.