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

Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Pahrump, Nevada Employment Type: Health Services - Travel Setting: Correctional healthcare (inmates/residents) Shift: Nights, 12 hours per day Contract Length: 13 weeks initial contract Hours: 36-hour guarantee per week; open availability expected per the facility scheduling policy Offer: Auto offer Orientation: First two weeks, Monday to Friday, day shifts

Role Summary

• Plans and provides comprehensive nursing care, including executing Licensed Independent Provider orders, dispensing and administering medications, and assisting with examinations and treatment.
• Attends sick call, operates pill call, and examines and assesses new or ill/injured inmates/residents, with referrals to the emergency room or other facilities as needed.
• Performs emergency procedures and notifies the Licensed Independent Provider for treatment orders.
• Supervises and monitors nursing care provided by licensed vocational/practical nursing staff and non-licensed medical staff.
• Monitors inpatient hospitalizations, closely monitors potential catastrophic illnesses, and audits pharmacy use for formulary adherence and controlled-substance compliance.
• Maintains medical records confidentiality and completes medical documentation, safety and accident reports, and health counseling/education.
• Supports accreditation of the medical program and coordinates with contract providers and outside agencies.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college, university, or nursing program with a degree or diploma in nursing
• Current licensure in the state of employment
• Valid driver's license
• 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