REGISTERED NURSE

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Folkston (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Training

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

A global leader in rehabilitation services is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to provide nursing care for detainees in Folkston, Georgia. The position requires an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nursing and an unrestricted RN license. You will perform health assessments and oversee care delivery, maintaining high standards of patient education and confidentiality. The role comes with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of direct work experience preferred.
• Ability to perform nursing diagnosis and treatment without direct supervision.
• Must be at least twenty-one years of age.
• Ability to provide crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, medical nursing care and psychiatric nursing care.
• Ability to perform nursing diagnosis and appropriate follow through treatment without direct supervision.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and refer medical problems to physicians.
• Perform physical assessments and document medical history.
• Administer medication securely and educate patients.
• 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

Excellent diagnostic skills

Crisis intervention

Patience

Natural empathy

Team supervision

EMR systems

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree from an approved program

Current, unrestricted RN license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Benefits Information

SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL AVAILABLE $2.00 weekday night $3.00 weekend day $3.50 weekend night

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• 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

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you’ll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Role and Responsibilities:

Working alongside our Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you’ll play a vital part in providing the highest level of Nursing care to inmates/detainees while putting a special focus on maintaining our safe and secure workplace.

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

Qualifications

Competencies Required

Excellent diagnostic skills, patience and natural empathy are all key qualities we look for. Our employees feel proud to play a role in our patient’s re-entry to society.

Minimum Requirements: This is a great opportunity for a skilled RN! Take a look at the requirements below to see if this nursing role will be a good fit for you. If it is, apply today!

• Associate or Bachelor's degree from an approved program; graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice as Registered Nurse in the state the facility is located.
• Maintain a current copy of license on file at the facility at all times.
• Two (2) years of direct work experience, preferred.
• Ability to provide the following services: crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, medical nursing care and psychiatric nursing care.
• Ability to perform nursing diagnosis and appropriate follow through treatment without direct supervision.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or older.

Physical Requirements :

• Frequently: Lift or carry and push/pull up to 40 lbs.; walk, stand, sit, bend, stoop and reach above shoulder level.
• Occasionally: Lift or carry and push/pull up to 60 lbs.; work with machinery and climb.

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