What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Healthcare Specialist position at CoreCivic?
Job Overview: CoreCivic is seeking a per diem nurse to provide high-quality care in an institutional setting. As a Correctional Healthcare Specialist, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of inmates and residents.
About the Job: This position involves performing various nursing duties, including attending sick call with the physician, examining and assessing new inmates/residents, and providing guidance and supervision to nursing staff. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and have a strong commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Apply appropriate nursing skills in the area and treatment of inmates/residents
- Attend sick call with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepare a list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepare examining room and equipment
- 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
- Perform emergency procedures as needed and notify Licensed Independent Provider for treatment orders
- Provide guidance, supervise and monitor nursing care provided by licensed vocational/practical nursing staff and non-licensed medical staff
Requirements: To be successful in this role, you must have a degree/diploma in nursing and possess current licensure in the state of employment. A valid driver's license and one year of professional nursing experience are also preferred.
Benefits: As a CoreCivic employee, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including holiday pay, 401(k) retirement plan, medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, and life insurance.
