Part-Time Registered Nurse — Detainee Care & Leadership

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Florence (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Secured Services in the United States seeks a Registered Nurse to provide high‑quality medical care to inmates, perform comprehensive assessments, and supervise LPN staff in a secure correctional setting.

The role requires an active RN license in the state and at least 2 years of direct nursing experience, with responsibilities including medication administration and patient education in chronic illnesses and post‑hospital care.

Qualifications

• Must have an RN license in the state where the facility is located.
• Direct RN experience preferred (2 years).
• Competence in crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical and psychiatric nursing care.

Responsibilities

• 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 staff and provides input into performance evaluation.
• Document all detainee/inmate contacts and keep medical records confidential.
• Follow industry and company accreditation policies.

Skills

Nursing

Crisis intervention

Medical emergencies

Physical assessment

Psychiatric nursing care

Documentation

Computer skills

Team supervision

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/BSN) or equivalent

Tools

EMR software

Job description

GEO Secured Services in the United States seeks a Registered Nurse to provide high‑quality medical care to inmates, perform comprehensive assessments, and supervise LPN staff in a secure correctional setting.

The role requires an active RN license in the state and at least 2 years of direct nursing experience, with responsibilities including medication administration and patient education in chronic illnesses and post‑hospital care.