LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)
The GEO Group, Inc. · Aurora, CO · 4 days ago
HealthcareFull-time
Benefits Information
- 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
Responsibilities
- Work alongside our Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-level care to inmates/detainees.
- Develop nursing care plans with RN guidance.
- Perform complete physical assessments and medical histories.
- Provide nursing care within your capacity and refer other medical issues to the appropriate physician.
- Ensure prescribed medications are administered according to instructions.
- Periodically evaluate patients' symptoms, reactions, and progress, and report any issues to management.
- Securely administer medication, taking precautions against drug hoarding and trafficking.
- Follow industry and company accreditation policies.
- Document all detainee contacts and maintain confidentiality of medical records.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
- Current, unrestricted license to practice as an LPN in the state where the facility is located.
- Maintain a current copy of the license on file at the facility at all times.
- Two (2) years of direct work experience preferred.
- Competence in crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, medical nursing care, and psychiatric nursing care.
- Able to work independently without direct supervision, perform nursing diagnoses, and provide appropriate follow-through treatment.
- Active, valid driver's license.
- At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
- United States Citizen.