LPN- North Georgia Region Float Nurse - $2500 Sign on Bonus

Genesys Health Alliance LLC•Rome, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

GENESYS Health Alliance is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to serve as a traveling float nurse in the North Georgia region. The role covers Burke County Jail in Waynesboro, Fayette County Jail in Fayetteville, Floyd County Jail in Rome, and Floyd County Prison in Rome. The nurse fills varying shifts at multiple sites and is expected to maintain a professional, positive attitude, appropriately diffuse situations, and report information to GENESYS Health staff at corporate or facility level. The nurse is also expected to maintain professional knowledge of company policies and procedures and set an example for other staff in behavior, attitude, and skills. About 30% of work time is travel-related; overnight stays may be required for visits, training, and meetings. About 70% of work time is spent performing nursing duties at the sites in clinic or office settings. The physical setting is a correctional facility, such as a jail, prison, or detention center. GENESYS Health Alliance manages healthcare services in correctional settings and describes its work as providing quality healthcare, uncompromising standards, guaranteed performance, and client satisfaction. The organization emphasizes caring for patients, employees, and partners, including care for underserved populations.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Currently licensed without disciplinary sanctions; a multistate license is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Problem-solving skills.
Computer proficiency, including email, document exchange, and Excel.
Current healthcare provider Basic Life Support certification, including AED and First Aid.
Clear security background.
Satisfactory motor vehicle report.
Ability to stand for long periods, stoop, bend, lift including in some overhead areas, walk through a facility, and respond to medical emergencies while carrying approximately 10–15 pounds of equipment.
Ability to move through facility areas that may have low lighting, narrow spacing, and noisy conditions.

Nice To Haves

Correctional experience.

Responsibilities

Travel to and work scheduled shifts at facilities in Burke, Fayette, and Floyd counties.
Provide ordered patient treatments, including blood pressure checks, glucose monitoring, weight checks, and nebulizer treatments.
Screen patients and assist with sick call.
Treat inmates' health problems within professional capabilities and refer other medical problems to the appropriate RN, ALP, and/or physician.
Administer medications to inmates as ordered by a licensed medical provider and approved by the medical director, and document administration according to GENESYS Health policy and procedure.
Carry out nursing care plans as prescribed or directed by an ALP, physician, and/or RN.
Maintain security of the area and medications during administration and prioritize safety.
Maintain a professional and positive attitude, diffuse situations, and report information appropriately to GENESYS Health staff.
Maintain professional knowledge of GENESYS Health policies and procedures and serve as an example to other staff members.