Psychiatric RN — Inmate Care & Crisis Response

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Adelanto, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 105,000; 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 Group is seeking a Registered Nurse (Psychiatric) to evaluate and treat inmates showing signs of mental illness while providing comprehensive nursing care in a secure correctional setting.

Responsibilities include following physician orders, administering medications, performing rounds, maintaining confidentiality, and contributing to quality care with emergency psychiatric services as needed.

Qualifications

• RN degree from an approved program and active state nursing license.
• Two years of direct RN experience preferred.
• Competence in crisis intervention, medical and psychiatric nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of physician orders and administer medications as prescribed.
• Conduct rounds, document progress, evaluate symptoms and report issues.
• Maintain security while dispensing medications and monitor for hoarding risks.
• Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports; document services in patient files.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and confidentiality of medical records.
• Provide emergency psychiatric care and in-service education as needed.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Medical emergencies

Physical assessment

Psychiatric nursing care

Nursing care

Independent work

Computers/EMR

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

GEO Group is seeking a Registered Nurse (Psychiatric) to evaluate and treat inmates showing signs of mental illness while providing comprehensive nursing care in a secure correctional setting.

Responsibilities include following physician orders, administering medications, performing rounds, maintaining confidentiality, and contributing to quality care with emergency psychiatric services as needed.