Registered Nurse (RN)

Details

Client Name
Corrections Corporation of America

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
Correctional Health

Job ID
35583778

Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN)

Weekly Pay
$1850.0


Shift Details

Shift
DNR - 12X3 - 07,19

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
11/09/2026

End Date
02/06/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Primary shift could be days or nights, to be determined by facility needs
Hours per Shift: 36 guaranteed hours per week
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of psychiatric nursing
License: Current licensure in the state of employment
Certifications: A valid driver's license


Must-Have: Minimum of 1 year of psychiatric nursing experience


Description:
The Registered Nurse (RN) plans and provides comprehensive nursing care.
This includes executing orders from licensed independent providers.
Dispensing and administering medications is a key responsibility.
Assisting licensed independent providers in examinations and treatment of patients is essential.
The RN applies nursing and supervisory techniques in the care and treatment of residents.
Technical and clinical procedures will be performed within the scope of education and licensure.
Nursing skills will be applied in the area and treatment of residents.
The RN will attend sick calls with the physician to see residents.
A list of residents to be examined will be prepared.
Preparation of examining rooms and equipment is required.
Operating pill call, dispensing medication, and documentation as required is essential.
The RN will call licensed independent providers for medication and treatment orders.
Emergency procedures will be performed as needed.
Coordination of professional medical services will be assisted.
Monitoring of inmate/resident hospitalizations for early releases will be conducted.
Guidance, supervision, and monitoring of nursing care provided by staff are key responsibilities.
A good working relationship with facility staff and outside provider agencies is necessary.
Decisions will utilize established policies and sound independent judgment.
Regular evaluations of medical services will be conducted to prevent inappropriate use.
Confidentiality of all medical records must be maintained.
Assistance with the review of medical files will be provided.
All potential catastrophic illnesses will be closely monitored.
Audits of pharmacy use for adherence to formulary will be conducted.
Compliance with applicable pharmacy laws is required.
Observation and recording of resident behavior must be conducted.
Inspection of medical units for contraband items will be necessary.
Health counseling and health education on an individual or group basis will be provided.
Assistance with maintaining standard reports and logs using appropriate grammar is essential.
Reading, analyzing, and interpreting medical and technical procedures and documents is required.
Processing and responding to lawsuits will be part of the duties.
Facilitation of accreditation of the medical program will be needed.
Preparation and dissemination of safety and accident reports are required.
Appropriate action in cases of serious incidents and emergencies will be taken.
US Citizenship required for ICE clearance.


Client Details

Address
100 Hwy Terrace

City
Leavenworth

State
KS

Zip Code
66048


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