LPN: Inmate Care & Reentry Support

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions in Newark, NJ is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our correctional healthcare team. You will work alongside a Registered Nurse to develop nursing care plans, perform comprehensive assessments, and provide medication administration within a secure facility.

The role emphasizes patient confidentiality, crisis intervention, and continuous documentation of detainee medical records.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current, unrestricted LPN license in NJ.
• Minimum of two years of direct nursing experience.

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 physician.
• Ensure prescribed medications are administered as instructed.
• Periodically evaluate patients' symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Document detainee medical records confidentially.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Crisis intervention

Medication administration

Patient care

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

GEO Corrections & Detentions in Newark, NJ is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our correctional healthcare team. You will work alongside a Registered Nurse to develop nursing care plans, perform comprehensive assessments, and provide medication administration within a secure facility.

The role emphasizes patient confidentiality, crisis intervention, and continuous documentation of detainee medical records.