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Verified Pay $38.60 per hour
Hours Full-time
Location Pine Prairie, Louisiana

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Benefits Information:

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• 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 • Other Benefits Available

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Overview:

****Shift Differential Available*******

Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) looking for a challenging yet rewarding environment, where you can really make a difference? Are you passionate about people and believe that everyone deserves the highest quality of healthcare? If so, then we have the role for you! As the industry's global leader in evidence-based rehabilitation, we are looking for people like you to add to our growing team of professionals!

Join A Community That Cares

Joining GEO means contributing to our mission to provide the best rehabilitation and community reintegration programs and services to those in our care. GEO is a place for professional growth, exploration, creativity, and valuable interpersonal relationships. Interested in achieving extraordinary things? Send in your application. Every one of our employees makes us who we are.

Responsibilities:

Role and Responsibilities

Working alongside our Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you’ll play a vital part in providing the highest level of Nursing care to inmates/detainees while putting a special focus on maintaining our 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 medication, taking precautions against drug hoarding and trafficking.
Make sure prescribed medications are administered as instructed
Provide patient education for Chronic Illnesses, post-hospitalization, post-surgical procedures.
Supervises the workflow of the LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) staff and provides input into performance evaluation.
Document all detainee/inmate contacts and keep medical records confidential.
Follow industry and company accreditation policies.

We're looking for individuals from different backgrounds

Building an inclusive culture where every employee can perform to their maximum potential is the center of GEO’s employee value proposition. Our success is based on diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of eclectic perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds. Everyone is encouraged to apply. Here’s to unlimited ideas, increased productivity, and innovative solutions!

Qualifications:

Competencies Required

Excellent diagnostic skills, patience and natural empathy are all key qualities we look for. Our employees feel proud to play a role in our patient’s re-entry to society.

Minimum Requirements
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 Registered Nurse in the state the facility is located. Maintains a current copy of license on file at the facility at all times.
Two (2) years of direct work experience preferred.
Must possess competence in the performance of the following services: crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, medical nursing care, and psychiatric nursing care.
Must have the ability to work without direct, immediate supervision in performing nursing diagnosis, and be able provide appropriate follow through treatment.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Physical Requirements

Frequently: Lift or carry up to 10 lbs.; walk, stand, bend, stoop.
Occasionally: Lift or carry/push or pull up to 40 lbs. Climb, reach above shoulder level and work with machinery.

GEO Secured Services

Pay: Pay USD $38.60/Hr.