P/T REGISTERED NURSE

The GEO Group, Inc.; Baldwin Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care in a correctional setting, upholding security requirements while delivering evidence-based care.

The role involves conducting physical assessments, assisting physicians, administering medications, documenting patient care, and coordinating Chronic Disease Clinic scheduling, with supervision of LPN staff and adherence to accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in the state where the facility is located.
• Two years of direct work experience preferred.
• Competence in crisis intervention and medical emergencies.
• Ability to perform physical assessments and provide nursing care.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete physical assessments and medical history on detainees entering the correctional system.
• Assist physicians with sick calls and minor procedures; refer complex cases as needed.
• Ensure physician orders are followed; administer medications per formulary.
• Record observations and progress notes; communicate with management.
• Maintain security while administering medications and prevent drug hoarding.
• Prepare regular and special reports; maintain accreditation compliance.
• Document detainee contacts and protect confidentiality of medical records.
• Coordinate Chronic Disease Clinic scheduling.
• Supervise LPN staff; provide input into performance evaluations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN license (state)

Two years experience

Crisis intervention

Medical emergencies

Physical assessment

Nursing care

Psychiatric nursing care

Computer skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor's in nursing

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Benefits Information

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work For GEO

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Summary:

The Registered Nurse initiates and provides comprehensive nursing care in a correctional setting while observing and maintaining the requirements of operational security.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform a complete physical assessment and medical history as required on each detainee/inmate entering the correctional system, if permitted by the client. Medical problems are referred to the physician for extended evaluation.
• Assist the physician with sick call by screening patients and minor surgical procedures. Treat detainees/inmates with problems within professional capabilities and refers other medical problems to the appropriate physician.
• Ensure the implementation of physician's orders. Ensure that prescribed medications are administered as ordered using the formulary. Apply knowledge of drugs and therapeutics in administering medication.
• Make observation rounds on patients, and records in progress notes.
• Evaluate symptoms, reactions, and progress of patients on a periodic basis, charts, and report problems to management.
• Maintain security while administering medications and is continually cognizant of the potential hazard of drug hoarding and trafficking among detainees/inmates. Maintain non-involvement in the security aspects of care.
• Destroy and properly dispose of all needles/syringes.
• Prepare regularly scheduled reports and special reports, as necessary.
• Maintain compliance with industry and company policies for accreditation.
• Document all detainee/inmate contacts. Maintain confidentiality of medical records.
• Coordinate Chronic Disease Clinic scheduling.
• Supervise the workflow of the LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) staff. Provide input into performance evaluation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Competencies Required:

Excellent diagnostic skills, patience and natural empathy are all key qualities we look for. Our employees feel proud to play a role in our patient’s re-entry to society.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree from an approved program; graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Must have a current, unrestricted license to practice as Registered Nurse in the state the facility is located. Maintains a current copy of license on file at the facility at all times.
• Two (2) years of direct work experience preferred.
• Must possess competence in the performance of the following services: crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, medical nursing care, and psychiatric nursing care.
• Must have the ability to work without direct, immediate supervision in performing nursing diagnosis, and be able provide appropriate follow through treatment.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older.