P/T RN (REGISTERED NURSE)

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Secured Services seeks a Registered Nurse to provide high-level nursing care to inmates/detainees, collaborating with the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to maintain a safe and secure workplace.

The role requires an accredited nursing degree and an active RN license, with at least two years of RN experience; responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, medication administration, patient education, and maintaining confidential records within a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program; RN license current and unrestricted.
• Two years of direct RN experience preferred.
• Ability to perform crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical and psychiatric nursing.
• Ability to work with computers and standard department software.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to inmates/detainees with emphasis on safety.
• Perform comprehensive physical assessments and medical histories.
• Evaluate patients and report progress to physician and management.
• Administer medications securely and ensure proper dosing.
• Document detainee contacts and maintain confidential medical records.
• Follow accreditation policies.

Skills

RN nursing experience

Crisis intervention

Medical assessment

Empathy

Computer literacy

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Current RN license

Tools

Medical software

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.

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.

GEO Secured Services