Registered Nurse - Infectious Disease

CoreCivic

$98K — $124K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited college, university or nursing program with a nursing degree/diploma.
  • Current licensure in the state of employment is required.
  • One year of professional nursing experience in infectious diseases preferred.
  • A valid driver's license is necessary.
  • Candidates must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

  • Apply nursing skills specifically in treating inmates/residents.
  • Attend sick calls with the physician to assess inmates/residents.
  • Examine and assess the condition of new or sick inmates/residents and refer them as needed.
  • Perform necessary emergency procedures and contact relevant providers for treatment orders.
  • Supervise and monitor nursing care provided by vocational nursing staff and other non-licensed medical personnel.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a unique institutional healthcare environment.
  • Ability to make a significant impact on patient care within a correctional setting.
  • Collaborative work alongside physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Professional development opportunities in infectious disease nursing.
Full Job Description
$47.11-$60.10 / hr

CoreCivic is currently seeking Registered Nurse-Infections Disease who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.
  1. Apply appropriate nursing skills in the area and treatment of inmates/residents.
  2. Attend sick call with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepare a list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepare examining room and equipment
  3. Examine and assess new inmates/residents with illnesses or injuries or inmates/residents who become ill or injured; refer inmates/residents to the emergency room or other appropriate healthcare facilities as required by their condition.
  4. Perform emergency procedures as needed and notify Licensed Independent Provider for treatment orders.
  5. Provide guidance, supervise and monitor nursing care provided 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 with infectious diseases preferred.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

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