Registered Nurse
Company: The GEO Group
Location: Altoona
Posted on: January 8, 2021
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Job Description:
Summary 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 inmate entering the
correctional system. Medical problems are referred to the physician
for extended evaluation. - Assists physician with sick call by
screening patients and 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 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 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. Minimum Requirements -
Associates or Bachelor's degree from a NLN (National League of
Nurses) approved program; graduate of an accredited school of
nursing required. Must have a current, unrestricted license to
practice as Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer. City: Philipsburg State:
Pennsylvania
Keywords: The GEO Group, Altoona , Registered Nurse, Healthcare , Altoona, Pennsylvania
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