NURSING SUPERVISOR (RN)

Job Title

GEO Secured Services

Job Description

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.

Benefits

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
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

Role and Responsibilities:

Whilst supervising our nursing and clerical staff, you'll play a vital part in providing the highest level of Nursing care to inmates/detainees. You'll also put a special focus on maintaining our safe and secure workplace.

• Maintain relationships with correctional staff, nurses, contract providers and agencies.
• Responsible for staff scheduling, ensuring there is cover and monitoring overtime.
• Assisting management in recruiting, onboarding, supervising, and evaluating performance.
• Monitor staff compliance to all facility policies.
• Perform audits of medical records, narcotic counts, referrals, and sick calls.
• Maintains adequate medical supplies to meet the needs of the detainee/inmates.
• Ensures that all detainees/inmates working as medical orderlies are sufficiently trained in sanitary practices.
• Monitors care of serious medical conditions with the potential for life threatening or liability issues.
• Follow industry and company accreditation policies.

Qualifications

Competencies Required:

People management skills, vigilance 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.
• Supervisory experience and competence in performance of the following services: crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, medical nursing care, and psychiatric nursing care preferred.
• Must have the ability to work without direct, immediate supervision in performing nursing diagnosis, and be able provide appropriate follow through treatment.

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.