Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Inmate Care

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Adelanto (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

GEO Secured Services is hiring a Registered Nurse - Psychiatric to evaluate and treat inmates showing signs of mental illness while ensuring security and nursing standards.

The role requires nursing licensure in California, competence in psychiatric care, and ability to work independently within a correctional facility. You will participate in care documentation, emergency psychiatry, and staff education.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nursing from an approved program
• Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of employment
• Two years of direct RN experience preferred
• Competence in crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, medical and psychiatric nursing care
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and with departmental computer systems

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications per physician orders
• Conduct observation rounds and document progress
• Maintain security and prevent medication hoarding among detainees
• Dispose of needles/syringes safely
• Prepare regular and special reports; ensure quality of care documentation
• Provide emergency psychiatric care as required
• Educate staff and participate in quality review of care

Skills

Crisis intervention

Medical emergencies

Physical assessment

Medical nursing care

Psychiatric nursing care

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nursing

RN license (unrestricted)

Job description

GEO Secured Services is hiring a Registered Nurse - Psychiatric to evaluate and treat inmates showing signs of mental illness while ensuring security and nursing standards.

The role requires nursing licensure in California, competence in psychiatric care, and ability to work independently within a correctional facility. You will participate in care documentation, emergency psychiatry, and staff education.