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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.

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