Registered Nurse; Rn

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those who strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidence-based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

GEO provides comprehensive, turnkey solutions for various government partners worldwide, including correctional and community reentry services. Our offerings range from developing state-of-the-art facilities and providing management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to post-release reintegration and community supervision. GEO delivers diversified, cost-effective services that enhance quality and outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:

• We believe work is more than a place; it's about inspiration and motivation to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits are vital to making The GEO Group a great workplace. We focus on physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing, offering comprehensive benefits and competitive wages to support your success.

Role and Responsibilities

Working alongside our Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you’ll play a vital role in providing top-tier nursing care to inmates/detainees, emphasizing safety and security in the workplace.

• Provide nursing care within your scope and refer other medical issues to the appropriate physician.
• Perform comprehensive physical assessments and medical histories.
• Evaluate patients' symptoms, reactions, and progress periodically, reporting issues to physicians and management.
• Securely administer medication, preventing drug hoarding and trafficking.
• Ensure prescribed medications are administered correctly.
• Educate patients on chronic illnesses, post-hospitalization, and post-surgical care.
• Supervise the workflow of the LPN staff and contribute to performance evaluations.
• Document all detainee/inmate contacts and maintain confidentiality of medical records.
• Adhere to industry and company accreditation policies.

Competencies Required

Excellent diagnostic skills, patience, and empathy are essential. Our employees take pride in aiding patients' re-entry into society. Apply if you meet the following requirements:

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an approved program; graduation from an accredited nursing school is required. Must hold a current, unrestricted RN license in the state of the facility. Maintain an up-to-date license on file.
• Two (2) years of direct work experience preferred.
• Competence in crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, medical and psychiatric nursing care.
• Ability to work independently, perform nursing diagnoses, and follow through with appropriate treatment.

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.; operate machinery; climb.

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