Correctional RN
Pahrump, Nevada
CoreCivic of Tennessee, LLC - 2190 E. Mesquite Ave

Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Pahrump, Nevada

Contract: 13 weeks (initial contract)

Schedule:

• Nights, 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
• 36-hour guarantee, with expected open availability per the facility's scheduling policy
• First two weeks are orientation, Monday through Friday, days

Offer: Auto offer

Role Overview

The Registered Nurse plans and provides comprehensive nursing care in a correctional setting. This includes executing Licensed Independent Provider orders, dispensing and administering medications, assisting with examinations and treatment, and referring patients to emergency or other appropriate healthcare facilities when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend sick call with the physician, prepare patient lists and examining rooms, and operate pill call
• Examine and assess new or ill/injured patients, and perform emergency procedures as needed
• Supervise and monitor nursing care provided by licensed vocational/practical nurses and non-licensed medical staff
• Monitor inpatient hospitalizations, closely monitor potential catastrophic illnesses, and audit pharmacy use
• Maintain medical records, reports, and logs, and prepare safety and accident reports
• Provide health counseling and education, individually or in groups
• Coordinate contract medical services and support accreditation efforts

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• US citizenship, driver's license, and Social Security card required for facility clearance
• Credit check is part of the facility background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of professional nursing experience