LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse-$2500 Sign on Bonus-SE GA Floater

Job Description

Job Description

Supplemental pay types :

$500 Monthly Stipend

$2500 Sign on Bonus - Applies to Full Time Employees Only

$10 hour / Drive Time

We are currently seeking a full time Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team as our Southeast Georgia Region Floater Nurse to cover shifts at the following sites :

Bacon County Sheriff’s Office located in Alma, Georgia

Bryan County Sheriff’s Office located in Pembroke, Georgia

Liberty County Sheriff’s Office located in Hinesville, Georgia

McIntosh County Sheriff’s Office located in Darien, Georgia

Tattnall County Sheriff’s Office located in Reidsville, Georgia

Ware County Sheriff’s Office in Waycross, Georgia

GENESYS Health Alliance proudly manages our facilities with quality healthcare initiatives and we strive to be the innovative and reliable leader in the correctional setting. We partner with our clients to provide quality healthcare, uncompromising standards, guaranteed performance, and unrivaled client satisfaction!

You see, everything that we do is about taking care of people. This not only includes the patients we serve, but the people we employ, and the partners we collaborate with each day. We would love to have you join our team of caring individuals committed to the care of the underserved population.

Position Summary

This position is a traveling nursing position filling varying shifts at multiple sites. The person filling this position is expected to maintain a professional and positive attitude. This person should be able to diffuse situations and report information appropriately to other GENESYS Health staff members in corporate or at a facility level. There is an expectation that this individual maintains professional knowledge of GENESYS Health policies and procedures. The person filling this position is expected to be the example for other staff members in behavior, attitude and skills.

This role will be required to travel & work as scheduled at the following locations.

Bacon, Bryan, Liberty, McIntosh, Tattnall and Ware County

30% of work time will be travel related and overnight stays may be required for visit, training and meetings

70% of work time will be performing job duties at the site in the work conditions listed above in clinic or office setting

Education / Skills :

Requires graduation from a nationally accredited licensed practical nursing program.

Certifications

Current LPN licensure in the state of employment or ability to obtain license

Current Basic Life Support

Job Type : Full-Time

Correctional nursing experience preferred but not required

Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Physical abilities involve standing long periods of time, stooping, bending, and lifting (some overhead areas). Normal ability to walk through a facility and respond to medical emergencies with approximately 10-15 lbs of equipment is required. Facility movement to the area within the buildings. Some areas with low lighting, narrow spacing and noisy conditions.

General Duties : (not limited to but includes)

Provide patient treatments such as blood pressure checks, glucose monitoring, weight checks, nebulizer treatments, etc. as ordered by a licensed medical provider.

Screens patients and assists with sick call. Treats inmates with problems within professional capabilities; refers other medical problems to the appropriate RN, ALP, and / or Physician

Administer ordered medications to inmates as ordered by a licensed medical provider and approved by the medical director and document administration as required by GENESYS Health policy / procedure

Carries out nursing care plans on inmates as prescribed or directed by ALP, Physician, and / or RN

Ensure security of area and medications while administration is occurring; as well as keeping safety top priority.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including :

Health, Dental and Vision insurance plan options

Supplemental plans- Life, Cancer, Accident and Short Term disability plans

401(k) matching (after 1 year)

Paid holidays

PTO- vacation, sick and bereavement

Physical setting :

Corrections (Jail / Prison / Detention Center)

GENESYS Health Alliance is an EOE / Minorities / Female / Vet / Disability Employer

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