Travel Correctional Registered Nurse

Company: CoreCivic of Tennessee, LLC - Route 2
Location: Watonga
Posted on: January 10, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Certification Details - BLS - Oklahoma State RN License Job Details - Plans and provides comprehensive nursing care including executing Licensed Independent Provider’s orders, dispensing and administering medications, and assisting Licensed Independent Provider in examinations and treatment of patients. - Applies nursing and supervisory techniques required in the care, treatment and referrals of inmates/residents. - Performs all technical/clinical procedures within the scope of education and licensure. - Attends sick call with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepares list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepares examining room and equipment. - Operates pill call, dispenses medication and documents as required by policies and/or procedures. - Calls Licensed Independent Providers for medication and treatment orders, and/or other emergencies. - Examines and assesses new inmates/residents with illnesses or injuries or those who become ill or injured; refers inmates/residents to emergency room or other appropriate healthcare facility as required. - Performs emergency procedures as needed and notifies Licensed Independent Provider for treatment orders. - Assists in coordinating professional medical services provided by contract personnel and ensures their needs are addressed. Job Requirements - Graduate from an accredited college, university or nursing program with a degree/diploma in nursing. - Must possess current licensure in the state of employment (Oklahoma). - One year of professional nursing experience preferred. - A valid driver's license is required. Additional Details - Monitors inmate/resident inpatient hospitalizations for early releases when appropriate. - Provides guidance, supervises and monitors nursing care provided by licensed vocational/practical nursing staff and non-licensed medical staff. - Maintains good working relationships with facility staff, nursing staff, contract providers and outside provider agencies. - Utilizes established corporate, facility and correctional policies and procedures in decision making, using sound independent judgment. - Regularly evaluates provision of medical services to prevent inappropriate use or duplication. - Maintains absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records. - Assists Health Service Administrator with review of medical files to ensure all provided services are documented. - Closely monitors all potential catastrophic illnesses. - Audits pharmacy use for adherence to formulary as directed or required. - Complies with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially those covering controlled substances. - Observes and records inmate/resident behavior. - Inspects medical unit for items that could be used as contraband; securely stores or safely disposes of supplies and equipment. - Provides health counseling and health education on individual or group basis as required. - Assists Health Service Administrator to prepare and maintain various records, reports and logs using appropriate grammar; processes all reports and documents timely. - Reads, analyzes, comprehends and interprets medical and technical procedures, governmental regulations, legal and non-legal documents. - Reviews, processes and responds (via corporate counsel) to lawsuits; attends court hearings when necessary. - Evaluates and recommends physical safety requirements necessary to provide a safe working environment. - Facilitates NCCHC/ACA/JCAHO accreditation of the medical program by providing required efficiency and appropriate medical services. - Prepares and disseminates safety and accident reports as required; takes appropriate action in serious and unusual incidents and emergencies. - Escorts inmates/residents or coordinates their movement to and from different areas for medical treatment. - Performs searches of people and objects capable of concealing contraband, detecting and identifying objects. - Engages in functions in confined areas including working rotating shifts and physically checking doors, windows and other areas to verify security. - Takes appropriate action to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations. - Performs rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters including administering basic emergency medical aid and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.

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