Join Us: Vital Role for Registered Nurse in Care!

Join Us: Vital Role for Registered Nurse in Care!
RN
Golden Valley, AZ
Permanent
The GEO Group, Inc

The GEO Group, Inc

Join a dedicated team as a Full-time Registered Nurse in Golden Valley, where you'll work closely with our Licensed Practical Nurse to provide top-notch care to inmates and detainees. We value strong diagnostic skills, empathy, and patience. As part of a supportive environment, you'll oversee nursing workflows, conduct assessments, and ensure proper medication administration. If you’re passionate about making a difference in patients’ lives and thrive under minimal supervision, we want to hear from you!
$43.00/hour $3k Sign on Bonus I'm Interested

Registered Nurse -Full-time

Description

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.

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 patient’s re-entry to society.



Minimum Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree from a NLN an approved program; graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Must have a current, unrestricted license to practice as Registered Nurse 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 Registered 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 departme

Profession
Registered Nurse
Employment Type
Permanent
Shift
12 hours, night shift
Compensation
$43.00/hour $3k Sign on Bonus

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