Correctional Facility Registered Nurse
Watonga, Oklahoma
CoreCivic of Tennessee, LLC - Route 2

Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Assignment

Location: Watonga, Oklahoma
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days or nights, based on facility needs
Hours: 36 hours per week guaranteed (typically 36-48 hours/week), 12-hour shifts
Citizenship: U.S. citizenship required for clearance
Clearance: Requires ICE clearance (4-6 weeks processing time), including thorough background and credit investigation

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive nursing care including:

• Executing licensed independent provider’s orders
• Dispensing and administering medications
• Assisting providers with examinations and treatments
• Applying nursing and supervisory techniques in the care and treatment of patients
• Performing technical/clinical procedures within scope of education and licensure
• Attending sick calls and preparing patients for examination
• Operating medication distribution and documentation
• Assessing new or ill patients and referring to emergency care as needed
• Performing emergency procedures and notifying providers for treatment orders
• Coordinating professional medical services with contract personnel

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor inpatient hospitalizations for early releases when appropriate
• Supervise and guide licensed vocational/practical nursing staff and non-licensed medical staff
• Maintain professional relationships with facility staff, nursing staff, contract providers, and outside agencies
• Use established policies and independent judgment in decision-making
• Evaluate medical service provision to prevent inappropriate use or duplication
• Maintain confidentiality and security of medical records
• Assist with medical file reviews to ensure documentation of services
• Monitor potential catastrophic illnesses closely
• Audit pharmacy use for formulary adherence and comply with pharmacy laws, especially controlled substances
• Observe and document patient behavior
• Inspect medical unit for contraband and manage supplies securely
• Provide health counseling and education individually or in groups
• Prepare and maintain various medical and operational records and reports
• Interpret medical, technical, legal, and regulatory documents
• Respond to lawsuits and attend court hearings as necessary
• Support accreditation processes by providing efficient and appropriate medical services
• Prepare and disseminate safety and accident reports; respond to serious incidents and emergencies

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment (Oklahoma)
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (degree or diploma)
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum 1 year of professional nursing experience
• Must be willing to work flexible shifts (days or nights)
• U.S. citizenship required for clearance process

Additional Information

• Candidates must have open availability for scheduling per client policy
• ICE clearance required before start; clearance process takes approximately 4-6 weeks

This position is ideal for RNs with at least one year of professional experience who are flexible with shifts and able to work in a correctional healthcare environment requiring security clearance.