Correctional Nurse: Compassionate Care & Reentry Support

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Moore Haven (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to provide high‑level care for inmates within a secure facility. You will work alongside LPNs to deliver nursing services, evaluate patient conditions, and document medical records with confidentiality and compliance.

The role requires an RN license in the state, a nursing degree, and strong clinical skills in crisis intervention, emergencies, and patient education. A valid driver's license is also preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an approved program; graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice as Registered Nurse in the state the facility is located.
• Two (2) years of direct work experience preferred.
• Competence in crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, medical nursing care, and psychiatric nursing care.
• Ability to work without direct, immediate supervision in performing nursing diagnosis and follow-through treatment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within your capacity and refer other medical problems to the appropriate physician.
• Perform comprehensive physical assessment and medical history.
• Periodically evaluate patients' symptoms, reactions, and progress, and report problems to Physician and management.
• Securely administer medication, taking precautions against drug hoarding and trafficking.
• Make sure prescribed medications are administered as instructed.
• Provide patient education for Chronic Illnesses, post-hospitalization, post-surgical procedures.
• Supervises the workflow of the LPN staff and provides input into performance evaluation.
• Document all detainee/inmate contacts and keep medical records confidential.
• Follow industry and company accreditation policies.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Medical emergencies

Physical assessment

Nursing care

Psychiatric nursing care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

RN license

Job description

GEO Corrections & Detentions seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to provide high‑level care for inmates within a secure facility. You will work alongside LPNs to deliver nursing services, evaluate patient conditions, and document medical records with confidentiality and compliance.

The role requires an RN license in the state, a nursing degree, and strong clinical skills in crisis intervention, emergencies, and patient education. A valid driver's license is also preferred.