P/T REGISTERED NURSE

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; El Centro, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Secured Services is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team in a correctional setting. You will provide high-level nursing care to inmates, administer medications, and collaborate with physicians to ensure patient health and safety.

The role requires an RN license, at least two years of nursing experience, and the ability to work independently in a secure environment while maintaining accurate medical records.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate/Bachelor's in Nursing and an unrestricted RN license.
• Two years of direct RN experience preferred.
• Experience with crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical and psychiatric nursing care.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and document care accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within capacity and refer issues to physicians.
• Perform comprehensive physical assessments and obtain medical history.
• Periodically evaluate patient symptoms and progress; report to physician/management.
• Administer medications safely and prevent hoarding/trafficking.
• Ensure prescribed meds are given as instructed.
• Educate patients on chronic illnesses and post-hospital care.
• Supervise LPN staff and contribute to performance evaluations.
• Document detainee contacts and maintain confidential medical records.
• Follow industry and GEO accreditation policies.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Patience

Empathy

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Nursing

RN license (unrestricted)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

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.

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

Role and Responsibilities

Working alongside our Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you’ll play a vital part in providing the highest level of Nursing care to inmates/detainees while putting a special focus on maintaining our safe and secure workplace.

• Provide nursing care within your capacity and refer other medical problems to the appropriate physician.
• Perform comprehensive physical assessment and medical history.
• Periodically evaluate patients' symptoms, reactions, and progress, and report problems to Physician and management.
• Securely administer medication, taking precautions against drug hoarding and trafficking.
• Make sure prescribed medications are administered as instructed.
• Provide patient education for Chronic Illnesses, post-hospitalization, post-surgical procedures.
• Supervises the workflow of the LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) staff and provides input into performance evaluation.
• Document all detainee/inmate contacts and keep medical records confidential.
• Follow industry and company accreditation policies.

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 Registered Nurse 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 at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be willing to undergo a rigorous background investigation as required by U.S. Marshals.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently: Lift or carry and push/pull up to 40 lbs.; walk, stand, sit, bend, stoop and reach above shoulder level.
• Occasionally: Lift or carry and push/pull up to 60 lbs.; work with machinery and climb.

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