Registered Nurse (RN) - Urgent Care

Company: GEO Group Inc
Location: Eagle Pass
Posted on: November 19, 2023

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN)Job Description

Facility: EAGLE PASS DETENTION FACILITY

Pay: $38.00

Bonus (if applicable): $500.00 - After 90 days $500.00 - after six months

H&W: 4.23 This position is eligible to receive a Health & Welfare Benefit Rate per hour on all hours paid up to 40 hours per week and not to exceed 2,080 hours per year.

Shift: Various Available, Weekends

Benefits: Employees working a normal work week (30 hours or more) will enjoy a competitive benefits package for an energized workforce with options for you and your family including:

* Paid time off ------------------------ Paid holidays------------------------------ 401(k)
* 401(k) matching ------------------ Health Insurance ------------------------ Dental Insurance
* Vision Insurance --------------- --- Life Insurance ------------------------------ Flexible spending account
* Health savings account ------ --- Tuition Reimbursement --------------- Reduced tuition rates
* Employee discount --------------- Employee assistance program------ Pet insurance
* Disability Insurance --------- --- Paid training ------------------------------ Other benefits available

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

Who We Are:

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:

At GEO, we believe that diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company's success.

We believe that work is more than a place you go 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.

Summary

Initiates and provides comprehensive nursing care in a correctional setting while observing and maintaining the requirements of operational security.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

* Performs a complete physical assessment and medical history as required on each detainee/inmate entering the correctional system, if permitted by the client. Medical problems are referred to the physician for extended evaluation.
* Assists physician with sick call by screening patients and minor surgical procedures. Treats detainees/inmates with problems within professional capabilities and refers other medical problems to the appropriate physician.
* Ensures the implementation of physician's orders. Ensures that prescribed medications are administered as ordered using the formulary. Applies knowledge of drugs and therapeutics in administering medication.
* Makes observation rounds on patients, and records in progress notes. Evaluates symptoms, reactions, and progress of patients on periodic basis, charts, and reports problems to management.
* Maintains security while administering medications and is continually cognizant of the potential hazard of drug hoarding and trafficking among detainees/inmates. Maintains non-involvement in the security aspects of care.
* Destroys and properly disposes of all needles/syringes.
* Prepares regularly scheduled reports and special reports as necessary.
* Maintains compliance with industry and company policies for accreditation.
* Documents all detainee/inmate contacts. Maintains confidentiality of medical records.
* Coordinates Chronic Disease Clinic scheduling.
* Supervises the work flow of the LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) staff. Provides input into performance evaluation.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements

* Associate's or Bachelor's degree from a NLN (National League of Nurses) 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 as a Registered Nurse 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.

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