Correctional Registered Nurse: Compassionate Care & Reentry

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Secured Services is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide high-level nursing care to inmates/detainees in a secure facility. You’ll conduct assessments, manage medications, and support clinical operations with a focus on patient safety and confidentiality.

You will collaborate with physicians and LPNs, ensuring compliance with policies while educating patients on chronic conditions and post-discharge plans. A valid AZ RN license and driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• Current, unrestricted RN license in AZ.
• Two years RN experience preferred.
• Competence in crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical and psychiatric nursing care.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and follow through on treatment.
• Ability to work with computers and nursing software.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within your capacity and refer other medical problems to the physician.
• Perform comprehensive physical assessment and medical history.
• Periodically evaluate patients, report problems to physician/management.
• Securely administer medication and prevent hoarding/trafficking.
• Ensure medications are given as prescribed.
• Educate patients on chronic illnesses and post-hospital care.
• Supervise LPN staff and assist with performance evaluations.
• Document detainee contacts and maintain confidential medical records.
• Follow accreditation policies.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Crisis intervention

Empathy

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nursing

Registered Nurse license (AZ)

Two years RN experience (preferred)

Tools

EMR software

Medical documentation

Job description

GEO Secured Services is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide high-level nursing care to inmates/detainees in a secure facility. You’ll conduct assessments, manage medications, and support clinical operations with a focus on patient safety and confidentiality.

You will collaborate with physicians and LPNs, ensuring compliance with policies while educating patients on chronic conditions and post-discharge plans. A valid AZ RN license and driver’s license are required.