PHYSICIANS IMMEDIATE CARE--LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

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.
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.
At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. The Licensed Practical Nurse participates in the implementation and evaluation of the detainees/inmates' health care needs and provides comprehensive nursing care while observing and maintaining the requirements of security.
Develop nursing care plans with guidance from the RN.
Perform complete physical assessment and medical history.
Provide nursing care within your capacity and refer other medical problems to the appropriate physician.
Follow industry and company accreditation policies.
Document all detainee/inmate contacts and keep medical records confidential.
Excellent diagnostic skills, patience, and natural empathy are all key qualities we look for. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Must have a current, unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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.