Licensed Practical Nurse – Correctional Health & Reentry

The GEO Group, Inc.; Florence (AZ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is a leading provider of rehabilitation and correctional services, seeking an LPN to join our nursing team. You will work alongside the RN to deliver high-quality care to inmates and ensure medications are administered safely within a secure facility.

You will develop care plans, perform physical assessments, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to accreditation policies while contributing to GEO's evidence-based rehabilitation framework.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, unrestricted LPN license in the facility's state.
• Maintains a current copy of license on file at the facility.

Responsibilities

• Develop nursing care plans with guidance from the RN.
• Perform complete physical assessment and medical history.
• Provide nursing care within your capacity and refer other medical problems to the appropriate physician.
• Ensure prescribed medications are administered as instructed.
• Periodically evaluate patients' symptoms, reactions, and progress, and report problems to management.
• Securely administer medication, taking precautions against drug hoarding and trafficking.
• Follow industry and company accreditation policies.
• Document all detainee/inmate contacts and keep medical records confidential.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Patience

Empathy

Education

LPN license

Tools

Computers

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. is a leading provider of rehabilitation and correctional services, seeking an LPN to join our nursing team. You will work alongside the RN to deliver high-quality care to inmates and ensure medications are administered safely within a secure facility.

You will develop care plans, perform physical assessments, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to accreditation policies while contributing to GEO's evidence-based rehabilitation framework.