P/T RN (REGISTERED NURSE)

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Hyde Park Township (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team in Hyde Park Township. The role involves providing high-quality nursing care to inmates, focusing on patient education and maintaining safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have a nursing degree and strong diagnostic skills. This part-time position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals in care.

Qualifications

• Two years of direct work experience as a Registered Nurse preferred.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to inmates/detainees while ensuring a safe workplace.
• Document all detainee/inmate contacts and keep medical records confidential.

Skills

Diagnostic Skills

Empathy

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Benefits Information

Part-Time As Needed (selected candidate must be able to complete new hire orientation M-F 0700-1500)

Overview

Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) looking for a challenging yet rewarding environment, where you can really make a difference? Are you passionate about people and believe that everyone deserves the highest quality of healthcare? If so, then we have the role for you! As the industry's global leader in evidence-based rehabilitation, we are looking for people like you to add to our growing team of professionals!

Join A Community That Cares

Joining GEO means contributing to our mission to provide the best rehabilitation and community reintegration programs and services to those in our care. GEO is a place for professional growth, exploration, creativity, and valuable interpersonal relationships. Interested i achieving extraordinary things? Send in your application. Every one of our employees makes us who we are.

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 able to pass an AZ Department of Corrections background.
• Must have a valid drivers license.

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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