Registered Nurse - Chronic Care
About The Position
CoreCivic is seeking a Registered Nurse - Chronic Care to provide comprehensive nursing care to detainees with chronic health conditions in a secure institutional setting. The role manages long-term health issues, coordinates individualized care plans, and ensures adherence to medical protocols. The nurse collaborates with healthcare teams, correctional staff, and external providers to deliver patient-centered care that promotes detainee health, safety, and well-being. The position conducts assessments and monitors health progress for conditions including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and mental health disorders. It includes administering and educating detainees about prescribed medications, maintaining accurate electronic medical records, supporting infection control, responding to emergencies, and protecting the confidentiality of health information. The position is Monday through Friday, eight hours per day.
Requirements
- Current RN licensure in the state of employment or in a nursing compact state.
- Three years of experience in chronic disease management or correctional health nursing.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage detainee scheduling efficiently and timely.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments for detainees with chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and mental health disorders.
- Develop and update individualized care plans based on assessments, medical history, and current health status.
- Monitor detainees’ health status and progress regularly, adjusting care plans as needed.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers, mental health professionals, correctional staff, and external providers.
- Communicate with detainees about their health and treatment plans.
- Administer prescribed medications accurately and safely.
- Educate detainees about medication use, side effects, adherence, health management, and prevention of complications.
- Monitor for adverse medication reactions and report issues to healthcare providers.
- Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of care, assessments, and detainee responses using electronic medical records compliant with correctional health standards.
- Follow infection control protocols and ensure safe handling of sharps, medications, and biological specimens.
- Recognize and respond promptly to medical emergencies related to chronic conditions, provide first aid or emergency interventions, and facilitate transfer to external medical facilities when required.
- Ensure confidentiality and privacy of detainee health information.
- Manage detainee scheduling efficiently and timely.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
