Description
Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) looking for a challenging yet rewarding environment where you can truly make a difference? If you are passionate about people and believe everyone deserves high-quality healthcare, we have an opportunity for you! As a global leader in evidence-based rehabilitation, we seek dedicated individuals to join our team of professionals.
Join A Community That Cares
Joining GEO means contributing to our mission to provide top rehabilitation and community reintegration programs and services. We foster professional growth, creativity, and valuable interpersonal relationships. Be a part of a team striving for extraordinary achievements.
Role And Responsibilities
You will work alongside our Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver the highest level of nursing care to inmates/detainees while ensuring a safe and secure workplace. Key responsibilities include:
- Providing nursing care within your capacity and referring other medical problems to the appropriate physician.
- Performing comprehensive physical assessments and medical histories.
- Periodically evaluating patient symptoms, reactions, and progress, reporting issues to the Physician and management.
- Securely administering medication, ensuring precautions against drug hoarding and trafficking.
- Administering prescribed medications as instructed.
- Educating patients on Chronic Illnesses, post-hospitalization, and post-surgical procedures.
- Supervising LPN staff workflow and providing input into performance evaluations.
- Documenting all detainee/inmate contacts and maintaining the confidentiality of medical records.
- Following industry and company accreditation policies.
Inclusivity
GEO is committed to building an inclusive culture where every employee can reach their potential. We value diversity in our workforce and encourage everyone to apply, as varied perspectives lead to greater productivity and innovative solutions.
Competencies Required
Key qualities we seek include:
- Excellent diagnostic skills.
- Patience and natural empathy.
Minimum Requirements
- Associate's or Bachelor’s degree from an approved nursing program; graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required. You must hold a current, unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state where the facility is located.
- Two (2) years of direct work experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred.
- Competence in crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, medical nursing care, and psychiatric nursing care.
- Ability to work independently in performing nursing diagnoses and follow-through treatment.
- Proficiency in computer use and necessary software.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years of age.
- Willingness to undergo a rigorous background investigation as required by U.S. Marshals.
Physical Requirements
- Frequently: Lift or carry and push/pull up to 40 lbs.; walk, stand, sit, bend, stoop, and reach above shoulder level.
- Occasionally: Lift or carry and push/pull up to 60 lbs.; work with machinery and climb.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment Type: Full-Time