Registered Nurse - Correctional Health & Reentry Care

The GEO Group, Inc.; Moore Haven (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care for inmates in a correctional facility.

The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, medication administration, and confidential medical record keeping within a secure environment. You'll work alongside our LPN and other healthcare professionals to assess and manage health conditions, perform physical assessments, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Current, unrestricted RN license in the state where the facility is located.
• Two (2) years of direct nursing experience preferred.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and provide appropriate follow-through treatment.

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, ensuring proper handling and documentation.
• Maintain patient education on Chronic Illnesses and post-hospitalization care.
• Supervise LPN staff and contribute to performance evaluations.
• Document detainee/inmate contacts and keep medical records confidential.
• Follow accreditation policies.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Empathy

Patience

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care for inmates in a correctional facility.

The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, medication administration, and confidential medical record keeping within a secure environment. You'll work alongside our LPN and other healthcare professionals to assess and manage health conditions, perform physical assessments, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.