Part-Time RN — Impactful Care in Corrections

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Florence (AZ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions in Florence, AZ is seeking a registered nurse to provide high-quality medical care to inmates in a secure, structured environment. You will work alongside an LPN, performing assessments, administering medications, and ensuring safety and compliance with clinical policies.

The role emphasizes independent clinical judgment, patient education, and collaboration with physicians and management to maintain health standards and timely response to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Must have RN license in the state of the facility.
• 2 years of direct RN experience preferred.
• Competence in crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, nursing care, and psychiatric nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within your capacity and refer other medical problems to the 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 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

Crisis intervention

Medical emergencies

Physical assessment

Nursing care

Psychiatric nursing care

EHR familiarity

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nursing

Current, unrestricted RN license (state where facility is located)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

GEO Corrections & Detentions in Florence, AZ is seeking a registered nurse to provide high-quality medical care to inmates in a secure, structured environment. You will work alongside an LPN, performing assessments, administering medications, and ensuring safety and compliance with clinical policies.

The role emphasizes independent clinical judgment, patient education, and collaboration with physicians and management to maintain health standards and timely response to emergencies.