P/T RN
The GEO Group
- Bakersfield, CA
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Provide nursing care within your capacity and refer other medical problems to the appropriate physician.
- Perform comprehensive physical assessment and medical history.
- Periodically evaluate patients' symptoms, reactions, and progress, and report problems to Physician and management.
- Securely administer medication, taking precautions against drug hoarding and trafficking
- Make sure prescribed medications are administered as instructed.
- Provide patient education for Chronic Illnesses, post-hospitalization, post-surgical procedures.
- Supervises the workflow of the LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) staff and provides input into performance evaluation.
- Document all detainee/inmate contacts and keep medical records confidential.
- Follow industry and company accreditation policies.
QualificationsMinimum Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor's degree from an 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 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.