LVN-12 HR.
Company: The GEO Group, Inc.
Location: San Diego
Posted on: May 8, 2024
Job Description:
Benefits Information
***$2,000.00 SIGN-ON BONUS!***
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
--- 401(k)
--- 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
Overview
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.
Responsibilities
Summary
The Licensed Vocational Nurse participates in the implementation
and evaluation of the detainees health care needs and provides
comprehensive nursing care while observing and maintaining the
requirements of security.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Under an RN's direction, the Licensed Vocational Nurse develops
nursing care plans on detainees.
- The Licensed Vocational Nurse performs a complete physical
assessment and medical history as required on each detainee
entering the correctional system, if permitted by the client.
Medical problems are referred to the physician for extended
evaluation.
- Assists physician with sick call by screening patients and
performing minor surgical procedures. Treats detainees 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
administering 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 administering 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.
- Documents all detainee contacts. Maintains confidentiality of
medical records.
- Maintains compliance with industry and company policies for
accreditation.
- Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Must have
a current, unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed
Vocational 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 Licensed Vocational
Nurse 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.
- Ability to work with computers and the necessary software
typically used by the department.
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