The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO) is a world leader in the
delivery of correctional and detention management, medical and mental
health rehabilitation services and other diversified services to federal,
state and local government agencies around the globe.
At year 2007, GEO managed 67 correctional/detention
and residential treatment facilities worldwide. Under these agreements,
our Company manages over 59,000 offender beds in North America, Australia,
South Africa, and the United Kingdom. Our revenue at year-end 2007
was $1.02 billion, and net income was $41.8 million.
Job Description
* 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.
* Assists physician with sick call by screening patients and performing
minor surgical procedures. Treats detainees/inmates with problems
within professional capabilities and refers other medical problems
to the appropriate physician.
* Ensures the implementation of physician's orders. Ensures that prescribed
medications are administered as ordered using the formulary. Applies
knowledge of drugs and therapeutics in dispensing medication.
* Makes observation rounds on patients, and records in progress notes.
Evaluates symptoms, reactions, and progress of patients on periodic
basis, charts, and reports problems to management.
* Maintains security while dispensing medications and is continually
cognizant of the potential hazard of drug hoarding and trafficking
among detainees/inmates. Maintains non-involvement in the security
aspects of care.
* Destroys and properly disposes of all needles/syringes.
* Prepares regularly scheduled reports and special reports as necessary.
* Maintains compliance with industry and company policies for accreditation.
* Documents all detainee/inmate contacts. Maintains confidentiality
of medical records.
* Coordinates Chronic Disease Clinic scheduling.
* Supervises the work flow of the LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) staff.
Provides input into performance evaluation.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
