P/T REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

GEO Corrections & Detentions; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions in San Diego, CA is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality medical care to inmates while maintaining a safe, secure environment.

The role emphasizes independent practice, crisis intervention, and collaboration with physicians. Candidates should hold an RN license in California and prefer at least two years of direct nursing experience in a similar setting. This position supports rehabilitation and secure facility operations.

Qualifications

• RN license in the state where the facility is located.
• Two years of direct nursing experience preferred.
• Ability to work without direct, immediate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and refer non-urgent problems to physicians.
• Perform comprehensive physical assessments and document medical history.
• Periodically evaluate patients' symptoms and progress.
• Administer medications safely and monitor for hoarding/trafficking risks.
• Provide patient education on chronic illnesses and post-discharge care.
• Supervise LPN staff and assist with performance evaluations.
• Maintain confidential medical records and follow accreditation policies.

Skills

Registered Nurse license

Crisis intervention

Medical emergencies

Physical assessment

Psychiatric nursing care

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree 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.

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 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.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must be a United States citizen.

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