The GEO Group, Inc.
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P/T RN
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The GEO Group, Inc.
Bakersfield, CA
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. 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
Work alongside Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide the highest level of nursing care to inmates/detainees with a focus on maintaining a 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 medications, taking precautions against drug hoarding and trafficking; ensure prescribed medications are administered as instructed.
Provide patient education for chronic illnesses, post-hospitalization, and post-surgical procedures.
Supervise the workflow of the LPN staff and provide input into performance evaluations.
Document all detainee/inmate contacts and keep medical records confidential.
Follow industry and GEO accreditation policies.
Qualifications
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 a Registered Nurse in the state where the facility is located; maintain a current copy of license on file at the facility at all times.
Two years of direct work experience preferred.
Competence in crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, medical nursing care, and psychiatric nursing care.
Ability to work without direct, immediate supervision in performing nursing diagnosis and to provide appropriate follow-through treatment.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Part-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Security and Investigations
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P/T RN
role at
The GEO Group, Inc.
Bakersfield, CA
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. 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
Work alongside Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide the highest level of nursing care to inmates/detainees with a focus on maintaining a 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 medications, taking precautions against drug hoarding and trafficking; ensure prescribed medications are administered as instructed.
Provide patient education for chronic illnesses, post-hospitalization, and post-surgical procedures.
Supervise the workflow of the LPN staff and provide input into performance evaluations.
Document all detainee/inmate contacts and keep medical records confidential.
Follow industry and GEO accreditation policies.
Qualifications
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 a Registered Nurse in the state where the facility is located; maintain a current copy of license on file at the facility at all times.
Two years of direct work experience preferred.
Competence in crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, medical nursing care, and psychiatric nursing care.
Ability to work without direct, immediate supervision in performing nursing diagnosis and to provide appropriate follow-through treatment.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Part-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Security and Investigations
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