LPN: Inmate Care & Reentry Support

The GEO Group; Pine Prairie (LA); On-site; USD 85,102,617 - 104,014,310; 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

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

The GEO Group is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our inmate healthcare team. You will work with the RN to deliver high-quality nursing care, perform physical assessments, manage medications, and document medical records securely in a correctional setting.

Applicants should have an LPN license in the facility state and prefer 2 years of direct nursing experience. Responsibilities include crisis management, care planning, and adherence to safety and privacy standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and current LPN license in the facility state.
• Two years of direct nursing experience 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 obtain medical history.
• Provide nursing care and refer issues to the physician.
• Ensure prescribed medications are administered correctly.
• Monitor patients' symptoms and progress and report to management.
• Securely administer medications and prevent hoarding/trafficking.
• Follow accreditation policies.
• Document detainee contacts and keep records confidential.

Skills

LPN license

Nursing care

Medical history

Crisis intervention

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

The GEO Group is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our inmate healthcare team. You will work with the RN to deliver high-quality nursing care, perform physical assessments, manage medications, and document medical records securely in a correctional setting.

Applicants should have an LPN license in the facility state and prefer 2 years of direct nursing experience. Responsibilities include crisis management, care planning, and adherence to safety and privacy standards.