Corrections RN: Compassionate Care, Assessments & Autonomy

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Golden Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our facility team in Arizona. You will provide nursing care to inmates/detainees, perform assessments, and coordinate with physicians to ensure safety and quality care.

The role emphasizes medication administration, patient education, and ensuring confidential medical records while operating within our secure environment. A current RN license in the state is required, with 2 years of RN experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a current, unrestricted RN license in the state where the facility is located.
• Two years of direct RN experience preferred.
• Competence in crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, medical nursing care, and psychiatric nursing care.

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

Nursing

Crisis intervention

Medical emergencies

Physical assessment

Patient education

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

GEO Corrections & Detentions is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our facility team in Arizona. You will provide nursing care to inmates/detainees, perform assessments, and coordinate with physicians to ensure safety and quality care.

The role emphasizes medication administration, patient education, and ensuring confidential medical records while operating within our secure environment. A current RN license in the state is required, with 2 years of RN experience preferred.