The GEO Group, Inc
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.
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