REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

The GEO Group•Webber Township, MI

14h

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 or inmates entering the correctional system, assisting with sick call, administering prescribed medications, monitoring patients, documenting care, coordinating chronic disease clinic scheduling, and supervising the workflow of Licensed Practical Nurse staff. The nurse must maintain confidentiality of medical records and comply with applicable industry and company accreditation policies.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree from an approved program and graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the state where the facility is located; maintain a current copy of the license at the facility.
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 the software typically used by the department.
Must be at least 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Two years of direct work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform a complete physical assessment and medical history for each detainee or 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 patients for problems within professional capabilities and refer other medical problems to the appropriate physician.
Ensure physician's orders are implemented and prescribed medications are administered as ordered using the formulary.
Apply knowledge of drugs and therapeutics when administering medication.
Make observation rounds on patients and record findings in progress notes.
Periodically evaluate patients’ symptoms, reactions, and progress; chart findings and report problems to management.
Maintain security while administering medications, remain alert to the potential for drug hoarding and trafficking, and remain uninvolved in 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 policies for accreditation.
Document all detainee and inmate contacts and maintain confidentiality of medical records.
Coordinate Chronic Disease Clinic scheduling.
Supervise the workflow of Licensed Practical Nurse staff and provide input into performance evaluations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401(k) matching
Health insurance
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
Shift differentials: $2 per hour for weekday nights and weekend days; $3 per hour for weekend nights