Registered Nurse La Palma

CoreCivic

$89K — $114K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited nursing program with a degree or diploma.
  • Current nursing licensure in the state of employment.
  • One year of professional nursing experience preferred.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

  • Apply nursing skills in treating inmates/residents.
  • Attend sick calls with the physician and prepare examination areas.
  • Conduct assessments of new or injured inmates/residents and refer them as necessary.
  • Perform emergency procedures and notify the Licensed Independent Provider for orders.
  • Supervise nursing care by vocational/practical nursing staff and non-licensed medical staff.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Ability to work in a unique healthcare setting.
  • Potential for flexible scheduling.
  • Contributions to community health within the correctional system.
Full Job Description
$42.94 - $55.09 / Hour

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 preferred.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

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