Registered Nurse
Job Description
If you are a compassionate Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare, this opportunity with CoreCivic offers a unique and rewarding career path. Located in Lumpkin, this full-time role allows nurses to deliver essential medical care within a structured correctional healthcare environment.
At CoreCivic, healthcare professionals are united by a shared commitment to service, professionalism, and public safety. Nurses play a critical role in ensuring individuals in correctional facilities receive safe, ethical, and high-quality medical care every day.
About the Registered Nurse Role
Delivering High-Quality Correctional Healthcare
The Registered Nurse position at CoreCivic focuses on providing comprehensive clinical care to residents and inmates in a secure institutional setting. Nurses apply their expertise to assess health conditions, administer treatments, and collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams.
This role is ideal for healthcare professionals who are passionate about patient care, correctional health services, and clinical nursing leadership.
Compensation Range:
$40.17 – $48.97 per hour
Key Responsibilities of a Registered Nurse
Clinical Care and Patient Assessment
As a Registered Nurse, you will deliver direct patient care and ensure the health and safety of residents under your supervision.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Providing professional nursing assessments and treatment for inmates or residents
- Conducting sick call rounds with physicians and preparing patient lists for examinations
- Examining new inmates/residents with illnesses or injuries
- Determining when individuals require emergency medical care or hospital referral
- Performing emergency medical procedures and notifying healthcare providers for treatment orders
These duties ensure timely and effective healthcare delivery within the correctional environment.
Nursing Leadership and Supervision
Beyond clinical care, the Registered Nurse serves as a key leader within the healthcare team.
Responsibilities include:
- Supervising licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and other healthcare staff
- Providing guidance on patient care protocols and nursing standards
- Monitoring nursing services to ensure compliance with facility policies
- Supporting physicians and healthcare providers during medical examinations
This leadership role helps maintain safe, coordinated, and efficient healthcare operations.
Qualifications and Requirements
To succeed as a Registered Nurse in this correctional healthcare setting, candidates should meet the following qualifications:
Required Credentials
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Active Registered Nurse license in the state of employment
- Valid driver’s license
- Minimum age requirement of 20 years
Preferred Experience
- At least one year of professional nursing experience
- Experience in correctional healthcare, institutional nursing, or emergency care settings
Strong communication skills, clinical judgment, and patient-centered care are essential for success in this role.
Why Work as a Registered Nurse at CoreCivic
Healthcare professionals who join CoreCivic benefit from a workplace that values service, accountability, and professional growth.
Key advantages include:
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Opportunity to work in a specialized correctional healthcare environment
- Collaboration with experienced medical professionals
- A mission-driven organization dedicated to public safety and rehabilitation
CoreCivic operates as an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and maintains a drug-free workplace, promoting fairness, safety, and professionalism for all employees.
Build a Purpose-Driven Nursing Career
Choosing a career as a Registered Nurse in correctional healthcare allows you to provide vital medical services to an underserved population while developing valuable clinical experience.
By joining CoreCivic in Lumpkin, you become part of a dedicated healthcare team committed to improving lives, strengthening public health, and delivering compassionate care in challenging environments.
If you are ready to advance your nursing career while making a real difference, this Registered Nurse opportunity offers both professional fulfillment and the chance to contribute to a greater public mission.
