Part-Time LPN — Inmate Care & Reentry Support

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Golden Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our correctional health team in Arizona. The selected candidate will work alongside an RN to provide high-quality nursing care to inmates/detainees within a secure facility.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, accurate assessments, timely medication administration, and strict confidentiality. Candidates should have a current LPN license and prefer 2 years of direct LPN experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school with current LPN license.
• Two years of direct LPN experience preferred.
• Competence in crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, and psychiatric nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Develop nursing care plans with guidance from the RN.
• Perform complete physical assessment and medical history.
• Provide nursing care within your capacity and refer other medical problems to the physician.
• Ensure prescribed medications are administered as instructed.
• Periodically evaluate patients' symptoms, report problems to management.
• Securely administer medication, taking precautions against hoarding and trafficking.
• Follow industry and company accreditation policies.
• Document detainee/inmate contacts and keep medical records confidential.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Patience

Empathy

Education

LPN license

Job description

GEO Corrections & Detentions is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our correctional health team in Arizona. The selected candidate will work alongside an RN to provide high-quality nursing care to inmates/detainees within a secure facility.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, accurate assessments, timely medication administration, and strict confidentiality. Candidates should have a current LPN license and prefer 2 years of direct LPN experience.