Licensed Practical Nurse — Impactful Care in Secure Rehab

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Discount

401(k)

Job summary

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care to inmates/detainees in a secured facility. You will work with an RN, develop care plans, perform physical assessments, and ensure safe medication administration.

Ideal candidates hold a current LPN license and have 2+ years of direct nursing experience, with the ability to work independently and maintain confidential medical records. US citizenship is required per posting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, unrestricted LPN license in the state the facility is located.
• Two years of direct work experience preferred.
• Competence in crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical nursing care, and psychiatric nursing care.
• Ability to work without direct, immediate supervision in performing nursing diagnosis and follow-through treatment.
• Must possess an active, valid driver's license.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
• Must be a United States Citizen.

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.
• Make sure 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 contacts and keep medical records confidential.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Education

LPN license

Job description

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care to inmates/detainees in a secured facility. You will work with an RN, develop care plans, perform physical assessments, and ensure safe medication administration.

Ideal candidates hold a current LPN license and have 2+ years of direct nursing experience, with the ability to work independently and maintain confidential medical records. US citizenship is required per posting.