Registered Nurse - Chronic Care **$50.37 - $64.31 / per Hr** **At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good.** At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking **Registered Nurses - Chronic Care** who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. **SUMMARY** 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. + Provides comprehensive nursing careto detainees with chronic health conditions. + Manages long-term health issues, coordinates care plans and ensuresadherence to medical protocols within a secure environment. + Collaborates with healthcare teams,correctional staff, and external providers to deliver high-quality,patient-centered care that promotes health, safety, and well-being ofdetainees. + Conducts comprehensive health assessments for detainees with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and mental health disorders. Develops and updates individualized care plans based on assessments, medical history, and current health status. Monitors health status and progress regularly, adjusting care plans as needed. + Works closely with healthcare providers, mental health professionals, and correctional staff. + Communicates effectively with detainees regarding their health and treatment plans. + Administers prescribed medications accurately and safely. + Educates detainees on medication use, side effects, and adherence importance. + Monitors for adverse reactions and reports issues to healthcare providers. + Maintains detailed, accurate documentation of all care provided, assessments, and detainee responses. + Uses electronic medical records (EMR) systems compliant with correctional health standards. + Educates detainees about managing their health and preventing complications. + Follows strict infection control protocols. + Ensures safe handling of sharps, medications, and biological specimens. + Recognizes signs of medical emergencies related to chronic conditions and provides first aid or emergency interventions as needed. + Responds to medical emergencies promptly and facilitates timely transfer to external medical facilities when required. + Ensures confidentiality and privacy of detainee health information.