Correctional RN: Independent Practice & Impactful Care

The GEO Group, Inc.; Winton (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care in a correctional setting, ensuring adherence to security requirements while delivering high-quality medical services.

The RN will perform physical assessments, assist physicians, administer medications, and coordinate chronic disease clinic scheduling, while maintaining patient confidentiality. Responsibilities include patient assessments, medication administration, documentation, and supervision of LPN staff,

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• Unrestricted RN license in NC required; must be kept current.
• 2 years of direct RN experience preferred; competence in specified nursing services.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Performs complete physical assessment and medical history for each detainee entering the facility.
• Assists physician with sick call and minor procedures; refers other cases appropriately.
• Ensures implementation of physician orders and proper medication administration.
• Conducts observation rounds; records in progress notes and reports issues.
• Maintains security in medication dispensing and prevents drug hoarding/trafficking.
• Maintains confidentiality of medical records and coordinates Chronic Disease Clinic scheduling.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Medical emergencies

Physical assessment

Nursing care

Psychiatric nursing care

Documentation

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

RN license (NC)

Job description

GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care in a correctional setting, ensuring adherence to security requirements while delivering high-quality medical services.

The RN will perform physical assessments, assist physicians, administer medications, and coordinate chronic disease clinic scheduling, while maintaining patient confidentiality. Responsibilities include patient assessments, medication administration, documentation, and supervision of LPN staff,