Registered Nurse - Correctional Healthcare
Watonga, Oklahoma
CoreCivic of Tennessee, LLC - Route 2, Box 336

Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Assignment

Location: Watonga, Oklahoma
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Must be willing to work days or nights; shift determined by facility needs
Hours: 36-48 hours per week guaranteed, with open availability required for scheduling
Daily Hours: 12-hour shifts

Job Summary

• Provide comprehensive nursing care including executing provider orders, medication administration, and assisting in patient examinations and treatments.
• Apply nursing and supervisory techniques in the care and treatment of inmates/residents.
• Perform technical and clinical procedures within scope of education and licensure.
• Attend sick calls with physician, prepare examination rooms, dispense medications, and document per policies.
• Assess new or ill/injured inmates/residents and refer to emergency care as needed.
• Perform emergency procedures and coordinate professional medical services with contract personnel.
• Monitor inpatient hospitalizations for early releases when appropriate.
• Supervise licensed vocational/practical nursing staff and non-licensed medical staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of medical records and ensure proper documentation of services.
• Monitor potential catastrophic illnesses and audit pharmacy use for formulary adherence.
• Provide health counseling and education individually or in groups.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of medical records, reports, and logs.
• Facilitate accreditation processes by providing appropriate medical services.
• Prepare safety and accident reports and respond to serious incidents and emergencies.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience within the last year, excluding Home Health, Hospice, and School Services.
• Experience in other nursing settings is acceptable.

Additional Information

• Candidates must have open availability for scheduling beyond guaranteed hours.
• Work environment involves correctional healthcare setting with security and confidentiality requirements.
• Must comply with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially regarding controlled substances.

This position is a travel nursing role requiring flexibility in shifts and adherence to strict security and regulatory standards.