P/T REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

The GEO Group, Inc.; South Bay (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Competitive wages

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a licensed Registered Nurse to join our correctional health team. Working alongside an LPN, you will deliver high-quality nursing care to inmates in a secure facility while upholding privacy and safety standards.

The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, medication administration, patient education, and accurate medical documentation, with supervisory input and adherence to accreditation policies.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in nursing; current RN license in the facility state.
• Two years of direct nursing experience preferred.
• Competence in crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, nursing care, and psychiatric nursing care.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and provide appropriate follow-through treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within capacity and refer complex cases to physician.
• Perform comprehensive physical assessments and medical history.
• Periodically evaluate patients’ symptoms, reactions, and progress; report problems to physician/management.
• Administer medications safely and prevent hoarding/trafficking; ensure correct administration as prescribed.
• Provide patient education for chronic illnesses, post-hospitalization, and post-surgical care.
• Supervise LPN staff and contribute to performance evaluations.
• Document detainee/inmate contacts and maintain confidentiality of medical records.
• Follow industry and GEO accreditation policies.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Medical emergencies

Patient education

Nursing assessment

Documentation

Education

Associate’s 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.

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.

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.

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.