Licensed Practical Nurse — Inmate Care & Recovery Support

The GEO Group, Inc.; Florence (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our correctional healthcare team in Florence, Arizona. You will collaborate with the RN to deliver compassionate, secure medical care to inmates and ensure accurate documentation across all medical records.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, performing assessments, administering medications, and communicating any medical concerns to the supervising physician while upholding privacy and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Two years of direct work experience as LPN preferred.
• Competence in crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical and psychiatric nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Develop nursing care plans with guidance from the RN.
• Perform complete physical assessments and medical history.
• Provide nursing care within your capacity and refer other medical problems to the physician.
• Administer prescribed medications as instructed.
• Periodically evaluate patients’ symptoms, reactions and progress, reporting problems to management.
• Document all detainee/inmate contacts and keep medical records confidential.
• Follow accreditation policies and security procedures.

Skills

LPN license

Healthcare experience

Inmate care

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our correctional healthcare team in Florence, Arizona. You will collaborate with the RN to deliver compassionate, secure medical care to inmates and ensure accurate documentation across all medical records.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, performing assessments, administering medications, and communicating any medical concerns to the supervising physician while upholding privacy and safety standards.