REGISTERED NURSE (RN)
Company: GEO Secure Services
Location: Aurora
Posted on: June 21, 2022
Job Description:
Facility: -AURORA ICE PROCESSING CENTERSalary: -$36.67 hr.Bonus
(if applicable): -H&W: $4.23 hr. 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: Benefits: Full-time employees 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 availableEqual 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.Job
-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.
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
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.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 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.
- Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.Benefits:
- Health & Welfare hourly supplement of $4.23/hr. up to 40
hrs./week for hourly employees -
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Life insurance plans
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) retirement program with company match
- Stock purchase program
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Pet insurance
- Night differential pay +$4.00/hr.
- Weekend night differential pay +$5.00/hr.
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