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Nurse Practitioner

Company: GEO Group Inc
Location: Conroe
Posted on: September 29, 2024

Job Description:

Job Title: Registered NurseWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team at GEO Group Inc. As a Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care to inmates/detainees while maintaining a safe and secure workplace.Responsibilities:

  • 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.
  • Supervise the workflow of the LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) staff and provide input into performance evaluation.
  • Document all detainee/inmate contacts and keep medical records confidential.
  • Follow industry and company 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 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 and push/pull up to 40 lbs.; walk, stand, sit, bend, stoop and reach above shoulder level.
      • Occasionally: Lift or carry and push/pull up to 60 lbs.; work with machinery and climb.

Keywords: GEO Group Inc, Conroe , Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Conroe, Texas

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