LPN — Inmate Care & Reentry Nursing

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Folkston (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Matching

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

The GEO Group is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our secured services team. You will work alongside an RN to provide high-quality care to inmates, focusing on safety, accurate medication administration, and confidential medical documentation.

Ideal candidates hold an LPN license in good standing and bring compassionate patient care, strong assessment skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; must hold a current, unrestricted LPN license in the facility state.
• Two years of direct work experience preferred.
• Competence in crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, medical nursing care, and psychiatric nursing care.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and provide appropriate follow-through treatment.

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 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

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Education

Graduate nursing program

LPN license (unrestricted)

Job description

The GEO Group is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our secured services team. You will work alongside an RN to provide high-quality care to inmates, focusing on safety, accurate medication administration, and confidential medical documentation.

Ideal candidates hold an LPN license in good standing and bring compassionate patient care, strong assessment skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a correctional setting.