Registered Nurse (RN) - Correctional House Supervisor

CoreCivic is a diversified government-solutions company renowned for its comprehensive approach to corrections and detention management, real estate solutions, and alternatives to incarceration. With extensive experience and a strategic focus on solving complex government challenges efficiently and cost-effectively, CoreCivic serves a critical role in the public sector. The company is committed to upholding high standards of care and management for inmates while supporting initiatives that reduce recidivism throughout the United States. Operating with a strong dedication to safety, integrity, and community improvement, CoreCivic remains a leader in combining governmental needs with innovative solutions to complex social issues.

The position available at CoreCivic is for a Registered Nurse (RN) Correctional House Supervisor based in Leavenworth, Kansas. This is a staff role with an annual salary of $123,000, offering an ongoing employment opportunity with CoreCivic’s medical department. Specifically, this role is focused on managing the daily clinical operations in a new Behavioral Health Unit. The House Supervisor will work closely with the Warden, Facility Administrator, or Health Service Administrator to ensure the effective delivery and supervision of nursing care.

This role demands a high level of responsibility as it involves overseeing both licensed and non-licensed health care staff. The RN Correctional House Supervisor will be tasked with supervising clinical activities, training new employees, evaluating staff performance, managing work schedules, and resolving any workplace issues or disputes according to both facility and corporate policies. The position requires the ability to provide direct patient care within the scope of nursing licensure, including duties such as executing physician orders, administering medication, assisting physicians, and performing emergency care.

Additionally, the Supervisor must manage staffing levels to maintain adequate coverage, fill in during staffing shortages, and undertake triage and physical assessments on patients. The role is vital in ensuring safety and health standards are met in what can be a complex and challenging institutional environment. Candidates for this role must demonstrate excellent communication skills, a strong clinical knowledge, and principles of management. The RN House Supervisor will also need basic computer and office equipment skills, a valid driver’s license, and must meet a minimum age requirement of 21 years.