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The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

Licensed Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 11
Full-timeMcFarland, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • Maintain a current, unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state where the facility is located, and keep a current copy of the license on file at the facility.
  • Two years of direct Licensed Practical Nurse work experience is preferred.
  • Demonstrate competence in crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, medical nursing care, and psychiatric nursing care.
  • Work without direct, immediate supervision when performing nursing diagnoses and provide appropriate follow-through treatment.
  • Use computers and the software typically used by the department.
  • Be at least 21 years of age.
  • Be a United States citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
  • Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 40 pounds; walk, stand, sit, bend, stoop, and reach above shoulder level.
  • Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 60 pounds; work with machinery and climb.

Responsibilities

  • Develop nursing care plans with guidance from the Registered Nurse.
  • Perform complete physical assessments and take medical histories.
  • Provide nursing care within the scope of the role and refer other medical problems to the appropriate physician.
  • Ensure prescribed medications are administered as instructed.
  • Periodically evaluate patients’ symptoms, reactions, and progress, and report problems to management.
  • Administer medication securely, taking precautions against drug hoarding and trafficking.
  • Follow industry and company accreditation policies.
  • Document all detainee and inmate contacts and keep medical records confidential.

Desired Qualifications

  • Excellent diagnostic skills, patience, and empathy.

About the Company

The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

The GEO Group operates, owns, and manages private prisons, detention centers, and mental health facilities, and also runs government-owned facilities under contract. It provides services through facility management, residential treatment, electronic monitoring, and community-based programs, delivered under government contracts. The company differentiates itself by being the largest prison operator in the United States with a diversified portfolio that includes private corrections, mental health services, and monitoring programs, expanded through strategic acquisitions. Its goal is to deliver secure and well-managed correctional and behavioral-health services across a wide geographic footprint by owning, operating, and contracting facilities for government clients.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Boca Raton, FL
Founded
1984

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