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Travel Clinical Nurse Supervisor
Job in
Broadview, Cook County, Illinois, 60155, USA
Listed on 2026-02-07
Listing for:
CoreCivic of Tennessee, LLC - 1930 Beach Street
Full Time, Contract
position Listed on 2026-02-07
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Mental Health Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- BLS
- Illinois State Nursing Licensure
Certification Details
- Report directly to the Warden/Facility Administrator or Health Service Administrator for daily clinical operations within the medical department.
- Manage and supervise daily nursing/clinical activities.
- Supervise nursing and non-licensed health care providers in the performance of their duties and evaluate as prescribed by the facility and corporate policy.
- Train new employees; evaluate performance and prepare written performance appraisals.
- Resolve complaints and disputes effectively; take corrective or disciplinary action as needed.
- Develop work schedules for subordinates and approve leave requests.
- Provide direct patient care within scope of licensure; apply appropriate nursing skills in care and treatment of inmates/residents.
- Provide adequate staffing; fill in during short staffing periods; perform nursing duties including executing physician’s orders, assisting physicians, dispensing medications, treating emergencies, screening patients for referrals, and performing intakes.
- Perform triage and physical assessments.
- Perform and direct emergency care and procedures as needed; call Licensed Independent Provider for treatment orders.
- Monitor inmate/resident inpatient hospitalizations for early releases when appropriate.
- Maintain good working relationships with facility staff, nursing staff, contract providers, and outside provider agencies.
- Utilize established corporate, facility, and correctional policies and procedures in decision making.
- Evaluate provision of medical services to prevent inappropriate use or duplication.
- Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records.
- Assist Health Service Administrator with review of medical files to ensure documentation of services.
- Monitor potential catastrophic illnesses closely.
- Audit pharmacy use for adherence to formulary as directed or required.
- Comply with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially those covering controlled substances.
- Observe and record inmate/resident behavior.
- Inspect medical unit for contraband items; securely store or dispose of supplies and equipment.
- Provide health counseling and education individually or in groups as required.
- Assist Health Service Administrator in preparing and maintaining various records, reports, and logs.
- Read, analyze, comprehend, and interpret medical and technical procedures, governmental regulations, legal and non-legal documents.
- Review, process, and respond to lawsuits; attend court hearings when necessary.
- Facilitate NCCHC/ACA/JCAHO accreditation of the medical program by providing required medical services.
- Prepare and disseminate safety and accident reports; take appropriate action in serious and unusual incidents and emergencies.
Job Details
- Must have at least 1 year of clinical supervisory experience.
- Corrections experience is strongly preferred.
- One (1) year of professional nursing experience.
- Graduate from an accredited college, university, or nursing program with a degree/diploma in nursing.
- Must possess current licensure in the state of employment.
- A valid driver's license is required.
Job Requirements
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