Registered Nurse
South Bay, Florida
- Eligibility
- LPNSecurity and Investigations
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- Psych
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Posted Jul 21
The work and the unit
- Unit
- Psych
- Specialty
- Security and Investigations
- Setting
- Correctional
Staffing and support
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
Schedule and commitments
- Shift
- Days
- Term
- Permanent
Pay and benefits
We don’t have a pay range for this role yet.
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Do you qualify?
- License
- Associate’s or Bachelor's degree from 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.
- Experience
- Two (2) years of direct work experience preferred.Preferred
- Also asks
- Must possess competence in the performance of the following services: crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, medical nursing care, and psychiatric nursing care.
- Also asks
- Must have the ability to work without direct, immediate supervision in performing nursing diagnosis, and be able provide appropriate follow through treatment.
- Also asks
- 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. Apply if the following apply to you have the below requirements:
- Also asks
- Physical Requirements
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- Also asks
- Frequently: Lift or carry and push/pull up to 40 lbs.; walk, stand, sit, bend, stoop and reach above shoulder level.
- Also asks
- Occasionally: Lift or carry and push/pull up to 60 lbs.; work with machinery and climb.
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- GEO Secured Services
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What's around it?
Living costs about 3% above the US average
About this role
Benefits Information
Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Matching
- Health Insurance
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- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discount
- Reduced Tuition Rates
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k)
- Pet Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Training
- Flexible Spending Account
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Overview
Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that 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 evidenced based rehabilitation.
Who We Are
GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.
Why Work For GEO
We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things. Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
Competencies Required
Minimum Requirements
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. Apply if the following apply to you have the below
requirements
Associate’s or Bachelor's degree from 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 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.
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.
GEO Secured Services
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How this role fits you
About the employer
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Worth asking
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- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?