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Clinical Supervisor - RN

Core Civic

Leavenworth, Kansas

$123k/yr

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RNBehavioral HealthCorrections

Posted Aug 3, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 3, 2026

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$123k/yr

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At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Clinical Supervisors (RN) or Directors of Nursing (RN) who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. This position is for our NEW Behavioral Health Unit! 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: Report directly to the Warden/Facility Administrator or Health Service Administrator for daily clinical operations within the medical department. Manage and supervise daily nursing/clinical activities. Supervise nursing and non-licensed health care providers in the performance of their duties and evaluate as prescribed by the facility and corporate policy. This includes, but is not limited to, training new employees; evaluating performance and preparing written performance appraisals; listening to complaints and effectively resolving disputes or problems; taking corrective or disciplinary action; developing work schedules for subordinates; and approving leave requests. Provide direct patient care as indicated within scope of licensure; apply appropriate nursing skills in the care and treatment of inmates/residents. Provide 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 physicians in examinations or treatment, dispensing and administering medications, treating emergencies and screening patients for referrals, and performing intakes. Perform triage and physical assessments. Perform and direct emergency care and procedures as needed and call the Licensed Independent Provider for treatment orders.

Skills for this role

TriagePhysical AssessmentEmergency CareMedication AdministrationDirect Patient CarePatient IntakePatient ScreeningStaff SupervisionPerformance EvaluationStaff SchedulingClinical Staff TrainingDispute Resolution

Requirements

  • Current RN licensure in the state of employment
  • Valid driver's license
  • Graduate from an accredited college or university nursing program with a diploma/degree in nursing
  • Current RN licensure in the state of employment
  • Two years nursing experience required
  • One year supervisory experience preferred
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Basic working knowledge of computer and office equipment
  • Minimum age 21 years

About the employer

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Core Civic
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You would be practicing correctional and institutional health nursing for CoreCivic in Leavenworth, Kansas—a for-profit private prison and detention operator. The day-to-day is concrete: you bring nursing skill to inmates and residents, attend sick call with a physician, assess illness…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Full-scope correctional RN work: sick call, assessment, emergencies, and staff supervision
  • Health Services framed as patient-focused care for people in custody
  • Hundreds of Health Services jobs listed company-wide

What reviewers flag

  • Mandated overtime reported almost daily with impact on home life
  • RN ratings near 2.8 overall; management and work-life scores lower
  • Culture themes of cliques, snitching, rude or unprofessional supervisors, and frequent quits
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Living in Leavenworth, KS

Leavenworth is a historic Missouri River town and home to Fort Leavenworth, one of the oldest active Army posts west of the Mississippi. Nurses will find a quiet, tight-knit community with a charming downtown and easy access to Kansas City's metro amenities about 30 minutes south.

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State price level · Kansas
90.1
10% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,229/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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