| The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO) is a world leader in the delivery of correctional and detention management, medical and mental health rehabilitation services and other diversified services to federal, state and local government agencies around the globe.
At year 2008, GEO's worldwide operations included the management and/or ownership of 63 correctional/detention and residential treatment facilities with approximately 61,000 offender and residential treatment beds in North America, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. Our revenue at year-end 2008 was $1.04 billion, and net income was $58.9 million. 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. Medical problems are referred to the physician for extended evaluation.
- Assists physician with sick call by screening patients and performing 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 dispensing 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 dispensing 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.
- 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 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.
The Robert A. Deyton Detention Facility has a contract with the United States Marshal’s Service which requires all employees to undergo and pass an extensive personal credit check and criminal background investigation.
Requirements:
- No debt that is 90 days or more past due
- No collection accounts
- No active bankruptcies, foreclosures, or car repossessions
- Must be current on all local, state, and federal tax filings
- No misdemeanors of a violent nature, no crimes against children, and no felonies are permitted
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