RN, CHRONIC CARE CID

The GEO Group•Big Spring, TX

About The Position

Initiates and provides comprehensive nursing care in a correctional setting while observing and maintaining operational security requirements. The nurse performs assessments and medical histories, supports physician sick call, implements medication orders, monitors patients, documents care, and coordinates Chronic Disease Clinic scheduling. The role also supervises the workflow of Licensed Practical Nurse staff and provides input into performance evaluations.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an approved program.
Graduate of 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 meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items up to 60 pounds, and walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, reaching above shoulder level, working with machinery, and climbing.

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; 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 issues within professional capabilities and refer other 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 dispensing medication.
Make observation rounds, record progress notes, evaluate patients’ symptoms, reactions, and progress, and chart and report problems to management.
Maintain security while dispensing medications and remain alert to potential drug hoarding and trafficking; maintain non-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 and inmate contacts and maintain 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.