Licensed Practical Nurse, Coordinator of Infectious Disease (CID)

Responsibilities

• Makes appropriate nursing skills in the care and treatment of inmates with infectious disease.
• Monitors patients with infectious disease.
• Executes physician orders.
• Aids the Physician in exams and treatment.
• Develops reporting to the Public Health Department.
• Collaborates with Multidisciplinary Healthcare team members.
• Maintains compliance with industry and company policies for accreditation.
• Documents all detainee or inmate contacts. Maintains confidentiality of medical records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state the facility is located.
• Two (2) years of direct work experience preferred.
• Competence in the performance of crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, medical nursing care, and psychiatric nursing care.
• The ability to work without direct, immediate supervision in performing nursing diagnosis, and provide appropriate follow through treatment.

Benefits

• 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
• Flexible Spending Account

Compensation and Benefits

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

About the Role

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 We believe that work is more than a place you go to 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.