REGISTERED NURSE (RN)
Company: Geo Group
Location: Aurora
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description
Facility: AURORA ICE PROCESSING CENTER
Pay: $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: Various Available, First, Second, Third, Mid-Shift
Benefits: Employees working a normal work week (30 hours or more)
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
available
Equal Opportunity Employer.
**Shift Diffrential: **
+ $2.75 WEEKEND DAY
+ $4 WEEKDAY NIGHT
+ $5 WEEKEND NIGHT
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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