Registered Nurse — Inmate Care & Reentry Support

The GEO Group, Inc.; Lovejoy (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care to inmates within a Georgia facility. You will work alongside LPN staff to deliver medical care in a secure, controlled environment.

Responsibilities include admission assessments, medication administration, patient education, and documentation while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in the state where the facility is located.
• Two (2) years of direct work experience preferred.
• Must possess competence in crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, medical nursing care, and psychiatric nursing care.
• Ability to work without direct, immediate supervision and provide appropriate follow through treatment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Patience

Empathy

Education

RN licensure (state), Associate/Bachelor degree

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care to inmates within a Georgia facility. You will work alongside LPN staff to deliver medical care in a secure, controlled environment.

Responsibilities include admission assessments, medication administration, patient education, and documentation while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to accreditation standards.