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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
LPN - Corrections
Golden Valley, AZ
Permanent
The GEO Group, Inc

The GEO Group, Inc

Global Leader in Evidence-Based Rehabilitation The GEO Group is committed to providing leading, evidence-based rehabilitation programs to individuals while in-custody and post-release into the community through the GEO Continuum of Care®. GEO's diversified services platform provides unique capabilities for the delivery of educational and vocational programs, cognitive behavioral and substance abuse treatment, and faith-based services. The GEO Continuum of Care is enhanced in-custody offender rehabilitation programming, including cognitive behavioral treatment, integrated with post–release support services.
$34/hour
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Job Details

Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

PAY RATE: $34-$39.42 p/hr
***PAY OFFERED IS BASED ON EXPERIENCE ***

***SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE***

***SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL AVAILABLE***

Job Description and Responsibilities
Role and Responsibilities

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

Develop nursing care plans with guidance from the RN.
Perform complete physical assessment and medical history.
Provide nursing care within your capacity and refer other medical problems to the appropriate physician.
Make sure prescribed medications are administered as instructed.
Periodically evaluate patients' symptoms, reactions, and progress, and report problems to management.
Securely administer medication, taking precautions against drug hoarding and trafficking.
Follow industry and company accreditation policies.
Document all detainee/inmate contacts and keep medical records confidential.

Requirements
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 patients’ re-entry to society

Minimum Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Must have a current, unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state the facility is located. Maintains a current copy of license on file at the facility at all times.
Two (2) years of direct work experience Licensed Practical Nurse preferred.
Must possess competence in the performance of the following services: crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, medical nursing care, and psychiatric nursing care.
Must have the ability to work without direct, immediate supervision in performing nursing diagnosis, and be able provide appropriate follow through treatment.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
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Location
Golden Valley, Arizona 86413
Profession
Licensed Practical Nurse
Specialty
Correctional
Employment Type
Permanent
Compensation
$34/hour
Employer
The GEO Group, Inc
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