LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)
The GEO Group, Inc.

Facility: GEORGE W. HILL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Compensation Base: 

Compensation Bonus (if applicable): 

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Summary

Works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) in participating in the implementation and evaluation of the inmates health care needs. Provides comprehensive nursing care while observing and maintaining the requirements of security.

Shifts Available:



Day Shift-12 hours



Evening Shift- 8 hours



Night Shift- 12 hours

 

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Under an RN’s direction, develops nursing care plans on inmates.
• Performs a complete physical assessment and medical history as required on each 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 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.
• Documents all inmate contacts. Maintains confidentiality of medical records.
• Maintains compliance with industry and company policies for accreditation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.