Job Description
Job Description
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 DepartmentThe 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 recordsPerforms 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.GEO Secured Services