RN- Correctional Facility

Role:
Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility

Location:
Hartsville, TN

Type: FTE/Permanent

Must-Haves:

1. TN Nursing license or "compact" multi state license

2. A valid driver's license is required.

3. Graduate from an accredited college or university nursing program

Nice-To-Haves:

1. Newly licensed nurses will be considered

Job Description

The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

• 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 the nursing care provided by licensed vocational/practical nursing staff and non-licensed medical staff.

• Graduate from an accredited college, university or nursing program with a degree/diploma in nursing.

• Must possess current licensure in the state of employment.

• One year of professional nursing experience preferred. A valid driver's license is required.

Benefits:

Dental insurance

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

• RN License (Required)