Charge Nurse (RN) Registered Nurse - Correctional
Company: CoreCivic
Location: Melrose Park
Posted on: February 27, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Charge Nurse
(RN) for a nursing job in Melrose Park, Illinois. Job Description &
Requirements - Specialty: Correctional - Discipline: RN - Duration:
Ongoing - Employment Type: Staff Charge Nurse - RN - Broadview
$66.56 / Hour 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/nfor people. CoreCivic is currently
seeking a Registered Charge Nurse who has a passion for providing
the highest quality care in an institutional setting. The
Registered Charge Nurse provides direct patient care while serving
as the clinical leader for the assigned shift. Provides shift-level
supervision of nursing staff and acts as primary point of contact
for operational or clinical issues requiring immediate decisions.
Ensures continuity of care during and between shifts including
handoff reporting and monitoring follow-through on provider orders.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent should be able to perform all of
the following functions at a pace and level of performance
consistent with the job performance requirements - Oversees and
directs the overall delivery of comprehensive nursing care during
the assigned shift. Assigns and delegates nursing tasks to ensure
adequate coverage of all clinical functions. Creates and adjusts
assignments based on acuity, staffing, and operational needs. -
Performs nursing assessments, develops and implements care plans,
executes Licensed Independent Provider orders, administers
medications and treatments, evaluates patient responses, and
oversees triage decisions made by nursing staff. Escalates clinical
concerns to the provider as needed. - Monitors for safe medication
administration practices and ensures timely, accurate and complete
documentation in accordance with policies, procedures, and
regulatory requirements. - Reviews charts for accuracy and ensures
staff compliance with policies, procedures, and documentation
standards. Maintains strict confidentiality and security of medical
records. - Coordinates patient care activities, directs staff
actions, and communicates with providers. Acts as point of contact
for operational or clinical issues requiring immediate decisions. -
Leads, coaches, and mentors nursing staff. Provides guidance and
performance feedback to maintain quality care delivery and policy
compliance. - Participates in quality improvement initiatives and
incident review processes, identifying trends, supporting
corrective actions, and ensuring staff adherence to infection
control protocols and best practices to maintain a safe and
compliant healthcare environment. Monitors for contraband risks and
assures secure handling of supplies and equipment. Takes
appropriate action to prevent or de-escalate disruptive situations
and support safety standards - Facilitates effective communication
across medical, security, provider, and leadership teams, ensuring
timely sharing of critical information to maintain continuity of
care, operational efficiency, and detainee safety. CoreCivic Job ID
req31968. Posted job title: Charge Nurse - RN - Broadview About
CoreCivic CoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions company
with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government
challenges in cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of
solutions to government partners that serve the public good through
high-quality corrections and detention management, innovative and
cost-saving real estate solutions, and a growing network of
residential and non-residential alternatives to incarceration to
help address America's recidivism crisis. Benefits - Holiday Pay -
401k retirement plan - Medical benefits - Dental benefits - Vision
benefits - Life insurance
Keywords: CoreCivic, Chicago , Charge Nurse (RN) Registered Nurse - Correctional, Healthcare , Melrose Park, Illinois
