P/T RN (Per Diem)

The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO) is a world leader of government outsourced services specializing in the delivery of correctional and detention management, medical and mental health rehabilitation services, family and youth services, and other diversified services to federal, state and local government agencies around the globe.

In 1997, GEO branched into the residential health services arena with its wholly-owned subsidiary GEO Care, Inc. Since then, GEO Care has become an integral part of our business platform by establishing itself as a premier provider of mental health management and treatment services for civil, forensic, and special needs psychiatric patient populations.

GEO Care provides high-quality, innovative and effective behavioral and other special needs health care in an effort to promote recovery and empower the people we serve to acquire and use the skills and supports necessary to achieve maximum independence, success, and satisfaction. The formation of GEO Care is part of a planned program for diversification into businesses related to our core services and builds on our expertise in community-based residential re-entry services, residential treatment for youthful offenders, comprehensive correctional health care, including alcohol and drug dependency services, group and individual therapy, as well as other institutional health care programs.

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.

Supervises the work flow of the LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) staff.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Associates 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 required.

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.

Current unrestricted South Carolina License. Two years experience in med/surg or psych.

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) and Deferred Compensation Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Employee Rewards and Recognition Programs, Employee Discounts, and more!

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V  RequirementsRN, Nursing
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Country: USA, State: South Carolina, City: Columbia, Company: GEO Care, Inc..