Psychiatric RN: Inmate Care & Crisis Intervention

The GEO Group, Inc.; Adelanto (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 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

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is hiring an RN, Psychiatric to evaluate and treat inmates showing signs of mental illness. You will provide comprehensive nursing care within secure operational parameters and follow physician orders with formulary medications.

Responsibilities include rounds, monitoring patient progress, safe medication dispensing, and contributing to incident reports and quality care reviews. A valid RN license in California and independence in practice are required.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and an active RN license in the state.
• Two years of direct RN experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate crisis intervention, medical and psychiatric nursing competencies.
• Ability to work independently and use computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement physician orders and dispense medications per formulary.
• Conduct rounds, monitor symptoms, document progress and report issues.
• Maintain security and prevent drug hoarding/trafficking while delivering care.
• Document patient interactions and update medical records.
• Prepare regular and special reports; ensure accreditation standards are met.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Medical emergencies

Physical assessment

Psychiatric nursing care

Nursing diagnoses

Computer skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Nursing

Tools

EMR

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. is hiring an RN, Psychiatric to evaluate and treat inmates showing signs of mental illness. You will provide comprehensive nursing care within secure operational parameters and follow physician orders with formulary medications.

Responsibilities include rounds, monitoring patient progress, safe medication dispensing, and contributing to incident reports and quality care reviews. A valid RN license in California and independence in practice are required.