P/T REGISTERED NURSE (As needed)

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Florence (AZ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions in Florence, AZ is seeking a registered nurse to provide high-quality medical care to inmates in a secure, structured environment. You will work alongside an LPN, performing assessments, administering medications, and ensuring safety and compliance with clinical policies.

The role emphasizes independent clinical judgment, patient education, and collaboration with physicians and management to maintain health standards and timely response to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Must have RN license in the state of the facility.
• 2 years of direct RN experience preferred.
• Competence in crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, nursing care, and psychiatric nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within your capacity and refer other medical problems to the 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 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 staff and provides input into performance evaluation.
• Document all detainee/inmate contacts and keep medical records confidential.
• Follow industry and company accreditation policies.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Medical emergencies

Physical assessment

Nursing care

Psychiatric nursing care

EHR familiarity

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nursing

Current, unrestricted RN license (state where facility is located)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

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

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.

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