REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

The GEO Group•Newark, NJ

About The Position

The Registered Nurse initiates and provides comprehensive nursing care in a correctional setting while observing and maintaining operational security requirements. The role includes assessing detainees/inmates, providing nursing care within professional capabilities, implementing physician orders, administering medications, documenting care, and coordinating clinic scheduling. The nurse also supervises the workflow of LPN staff and provides input into performance evaluations.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an approved program and graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Current, unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state where the facility is located; maintain a current copy of the license at the facility at all times.
Competence in crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, medical nursing care, and psychiatric nursing care.
Ability to work without direct, immediate supervision when performing nursing diagnoses and provide appropriate follow-through treatment.
Ability to work with computers and software typically used by the department.

Nice To Haves

Two years of direct work experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform a complete physical assessment and medical history for each detainee/inmate entering the correctional system, when permitted by the client, and refer medical problems to a physician for further evaluation.
Assist the physician with sick call by screening patients and assisting with minor surgical procedures.
Treat detainees/inmates for problems within professional capabilities and refer other medical problems to the appropriate physician.
Ensure physician orders are implemented and prescribed medications are administered as ordered using the formulary; apply knowledge of drugs and therapeutics when administering medication.
Conduct observation rounds on patients and record progress notes; periodically evaluate and chart symptoms, reactions, and progress, and report problems to management.
Maintain security while administering medications, remain alert to potential drug hoarding and trafficking, and avoid involvement in the security aspects of care.
Destroy and properly dispose of needles and syringes.
Prepare regularly scheduled and special reports as necessary.
Maintain compliance with industry and company accreditation policies.
Document all detainee/inmate contacts and maintain the confidentiality of medical records.
Coordinate Chronic Disease Clinic scheduling.
Supervise the workflow of LPN staff and provide input into performance evaluations.
Perform other duties as assigned.