Nursing Jobs in California City, CA

TemPositions, Inc.

Nurse Practitioner Corrections

$60 - $75 / hour
We are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care within a correctional facility in California City, CA . This opportunity offers a consistent Monday–Friday day shift schedule and can be structured as full-time or part-time, making it ideal for providers seeking flexibility while working in a collaborative environment paying $60-$75/hour based on experience. Key Responsibilities Perform assessments, exams, and diagnose/treat medical conditions Prescribe medications and order/interpret diagnostic tests Develop and manage patient care plans Monitor patient health status and respond to medical needs Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with regulations Requirements Active Nurse Practitioner license in California Graduate of an accredited NP program (Family Practice preferred) Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience Experience in corrections, primary care, or urgent care Familiarity with NCCHC, ACA, or JCAHO standards Additional Information Weekly pay Supportive team environment Opportunity for long-term placement Important information: This position is recruited for by a remote TemPositions Group office. Please submit your resume to be considered for this position. If you have questions about the opening, you may contact the recruiter for this position at jwiggins@tempositions.com. We look forward to hearing from you! We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged. #HCS
CoreCivic

Health Services Administrator - RN or LVN

$142,264 / year
$142,264 / Annually At CoreCivic , we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Health Services Administrators who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. 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. Maintain a good working relationship with facility staff, nursing staff, and contract providers and outside provider agencies. Utilize established corporate, facility and correctional policies and procedures in making decisions, but use sound independent judgement in meeting the responsibilities and performing the duties of the position. Assist in the formulation of facility policy for the medical unit, interpret, enforce and adhere to policies, procedure or contract requirements. Evaluate and recommend methods of improving operational efficiency and cost effectiveness of health-related services. Communicate effectively and coherently to administration, staff, inmates/residents, visitors and the general public, particularly in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, understanding, fairness, firmness and good judgment. This includes interviewing applicants, giving information, instructions and directions, mediating disputes, advising of rights and processes and providing reliable testimony, in court and other formal settings. Complete an annual written evaluation of all staff who are under direct supervision. Provide for adequate for adequate staffing at the facility, fill in as needed during periods of short staffing, may perform nursing duties including, but not limited to, executing physician's orders, assisting physician in examinations and treatment, dispensing and administering medications, treating emergencies and screening patients for referrals. Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in nursing or in a healthcare/business related field is required. Advanced degree in nursing or related healthcare field is preferred. Three (3) years relevant management experience in a healthcare environment required. A valid driver's license is required. Must demonstrate knowledge of correctional custody methods and techniques, pertinent facility rules, regulations and standards, principles and practices of supervision and training, and principles and practices of management. Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age. CoreCivic is a Drug Free Workplace & EOE–M/F/Vets/Disabled.
CoreCivic

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

$160,000 - $175,000 / year
Compensation: $160,000 - $175,000 Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(K), PTO, holidays, five CME days, $500 CME allowance, malpractice coverage and bonus opportunity At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric services to incarcerated individuals within a correctional facility and with a collaborating physician. This includes assessing, diagnosing, and treating psychiatric disorders and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of quality healthcare services within a medical home model. The successful applicant should be able to perform all of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements: Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnosis: Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments of incarcerated individuals to determine the presence and severity of mental health disorders. Diagnose and classify mental illnesses according to established diagnostic criteria (e.g., DSM-5). Assess and evaluate suicide risk, self-harm, and dangerous behaviors among incarcerated individuals. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and correctional staff to gather relevant information for accurate diagnoses. Treatment Planning and Implementation: Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for incarcerated individuals with psychiatric disorders. Prescribe appropriate psychiatric medications and monitor their effectiveness and side effects. Provide brief psychotherapy and counseling services to incarcerated individuals, using evidence-based therapeutic modalities. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and ensure a holistic approach to treatment. Modify treatment plans as needed based on patients' progress and response to interventions. Crisis Intervention and Emergency Services: Respond to psychiatric emergencies within the correctional facility promptly and efficiently. Conduct crisis assessments, provide stabilization, and implement appropriate intervention strategies. Collaborate with correctional staff and healthcare team members to implement emergency response protocols. Determine the need for a higher level of psychiatric treatment when necessary. Collaboration and Consultation: Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including primary care physicians, psychologists, social workers, and nurses, to provide integrated care to incarcerated individuals. Consult with the interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment plans for incarcerated individuals with complex psychiatric needs. Provide expertise and guidance to correctional staff regarding mental health issues, crisis management, and suicide prevention. Participate in case conferences, treatment team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives. Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate and up-to-date psychiatric records for each incarcerated individual, including assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and progress notes. Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines pertaining to correctional healthcare and patient confidentiality. Adhere to the correctional facility's policies and procedures related to documentation and record-keeping. Education and Training: Stay updated with the latest advancements in psychiatric medicine, treatment modalities, and relevant research. Engage in continuous professional development and relevant educational activities. Provide training and education to correctional staff on mental health topics, crisis management, and de-escalation techniques Qualifications: Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Current and unrestricted Nurse practitioner license in the state/jurisdiction where the correctional facility is located and DEA. Experience in providing psychiatric care or relevant experience in correctional or underserved populations is preferred. Strong assessment and diagnostic skills, with the ability to manage a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions. Proficiency in prescribing medications and therapies under physician supervision CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE – including Disability/Veteran
Adventist Health

Medical Assistant - Outpatient, AH Mojave (Full-Time, Day Shift)

Job Description Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley has been providing high-quality healthcare services since 1934. We are comprised of a 25-bed hospital, wide range of outpatient services, emergency department, rural health clinics and medical offices. Tehachapi is located just north of Southern California's highly populated areas, with a mountain locale known for its outdoor living. Residents enjoy the scenic beauty, extreme sports and wildlife. Tehachapi is a nice balance of a small-town community within an epicenter of shopping, retail, arts and culture. Job Summary Performs non-invasive, routine, technical support services under the specific authorization and supervision of a licensed physician, podiatrist, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or nurse midwife. Job Requirements Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required Licenses/Certifications Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or equivalent combination of licensure and experience: Preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Successful completion of audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP within six months of hire.: Preferred Phlebotomy certificate: Preferred Facility Specific License/Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Essential Functions Sets up exam rooms and checks in patients. Maintains a patient recall system, including continuity of care log for lab tests, referrals and transfers. Obtains vital signs. Reports significant findings and pertinent patient observations to clinic physician. Performs venipunctures as ordered. Performs audiometry and vision testing. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. About Us Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.
CoreCivic

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

$100,000 - $175,000 / year
Compensation: $100,000 - $175,000/yr Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, holiday pay, five CME days, DEA reimbursement, and subscription to Up to Date. At Corecivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. Corecivic is currently seeking Nurse Practitioner Primary Care who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. The Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Primary Care under the supervision of the facility physician, provides advanced nursing services and patient care in the facility’s medical program to inmates/residents. The successful applicant should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements. Primary Healthcare Services: Conducts thorough medical evaluations, physical examinations, and medical histories for incarcerated individuals. · Diagnoses and treats a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses, injuries, and infections. · Develops and implements individualized treatment plans, prescribing appropriate medications, therapies, and interventions. · Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, such as pharmaceuticals, laboratory work, radiological examinations, and screenings. · Provides vaccinations, performs health screenings, and promotes preventive care measures within the correctional population. · Performs basic technical skills such as suturing, splinting and injections. Chronic Disease Management: Monitors and manages chronic diseases prevalent among incarcerated individuals, such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, HIV/AIDS, and Hepatitis C. · Ensures proper medication management, including prescribing, adjusting dosages, and monitoring treatment effectiveness. · Educates patients on disease management strategies, lifestyle modifications, and medication adherence. · Collaborates with specialty care providers for consultations and referrals, when necessary. Emergency Medical Services: · Responds to medical emergencies within the correctional facility, providing immediate assessment, stabilization, and necessary interventions. · Coordinates with emergency medical services or arranges for transfers to external medical facilities, when required. Participates in emergency preparedness planning and training exercises to ensure efficient emergency response within the correctional setting Coll Collaboration and Coordination: Works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, dentists, social workers, and other correctional staff, to ensure coordinated and integrated healthcare delivery. Communicates effectively with healthcare team members, providing necessary information, consultations, and referrals. Participates in case conferences, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance the overall healthcare delivery system. Documentation and Compliance: Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records, including patient histories, diagnoses, treatments, and medications administered. Adheres to patient confidentiality regulations and ensures the security and privacy of medical records. Complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional healthcare and professional ethical standards. Professional Development: Stays updated with the latest advancements in primary care, correctional medicine, and relevant healthcare regulations. Engages in continuous professional development activities. Provides training and education to correctional staff on primary healthcare topics, as needed. W Qualifications: Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state/jurisdiction where the correctional facility is located. Experience in providing primary care or relevant experience in correctional or underserved populations is preferred. Strong assessment and diagnostic skills, with the ability to manage a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills. Ability to work effectively in a challenging and dynamic environment. Corecivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.
CoreCivic

Registered Nurse Cal City

$50.37 - $64.31 / hour
$50.37-$64.31 / 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 for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Registered Nurses who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. 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 nursing care provided by licensed vocational/practical nursing staff and non-licensed medical staff. Qualifications: 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 (1) year of professional nursing experience preferred. Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age. CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.
CoreCivic

Registered Nurse Chronic Care

$50.37 - $64.31 / hour
$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 care to detainees with chronic health conditions. Manages long-term health issues, coordinates care plans and ensures adherence 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 of detainees. 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. QUALIFICATIONS Must possess current RN licensure in the state of employment or in a nursing compact state. Three years of experience in chronic disease management or correctional health nursing is required. Must demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to manage detainee scheduling efficiently and timely. Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age. CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.