Licensed Practical Nurse - Coordinator of Infectious Disease

Benefits Information

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• 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

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse, Coordinator of Infectious Disease (CID) performs a variety of professional duties involved in the prevention and control of infectious disease. It plans, develops, implements and evaluates infection control activities throughout the facility including coordinating programs so they meet the contract and accreditation process.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Licensed Practical Nurse, Coordinator of Infectious Disease (CID) applies appropriate nursing skills in the care and treatment of inmates with infectious disease.
• Monitors patients with infectious disease.
• The Licensed Practical Nurse, Coordinator of Infectious Disease (CID)executes physician orders.
• Assists the Physician in exams and treatment.
• The Licensed Practical Nurse, Coordinator of Infectious Disease (CID) documents and reports infectious diseases in monthly and quarterly reporting to the Health Administrator.
• Develops reporting to the Public Health Department
• The Licensed Practical Nurse, Coordinator of Infectious Disease (CID) collaborates with Multidisciplinary Healthcare team members.
• Maintains compliance with industry and company policies for accreditation.
• The Licensed Practical Nurse, Coordinator of Infectious Disease (CID) documents all detainee or inmate contacts. Maintains confidentiality of medical records
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Must have a current, unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

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