Nurse Practitioner

Company: GEO Group Inc
Location: Conroe
Posted on: September 30, 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.

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