What are the responsibilities and job description for the Institutional Nurse Practitioner position at CoreCivic?
About Us: At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism, and a responsibility to better the public good. We do more than manage inmates; we care for people.
Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Institutional Nurse Practitioner to join our team. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care to inmates and residents.
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.
