REGISTERED NURSE, CHRONIC CARE

Registered Nurse Chronic Care

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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.

The Registered Nurse Chronic Care initiates and provides comprehensive nursing care in a correctional setting while observing and maintaining the requirements of operational security.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Registered Nurse Chronic Care performs a complete physical assessment and medical history as required on each detainee entering the correctional system. Medical problems are referred to the physician for extended evaluation.
• Assists physician with sick call by screening patients and minor surgical procedures. Treats detainees with problems within professional capabilities and refers other medical problems to the appropriate physician.
• The Registered Nurse Chronic Care 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.
• The Registered Nurse Chronic Care 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.
• The Registered Nurse Chronic Care prepares regularly scheduled reports and special reports as necessary.
• Maintains compliance with industry and company policies for accreditation.
• The Registered Nurse Chronic Care documents all detainee contacts. Maintains confidentiality of medical records.
• Coordinates Chronic Disease Clinic scheduling.
• The Registered Nurse Chronic Care supervises the work flow of the LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) staff. Provides input into performance evaluation.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate 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 a Registered Nurse in the state the facility is located.
• Maintains current copy of license on file at the facility.
• Must have previous experience in the management and treatment of mental health patients.
• 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 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.
• Must have the ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.