RN IDC

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

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

Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) looking for a challenging yet rewarding environment, where you can really make a difference? Are you passionate about people and believe that everyone deserves the highest quality of healthcare? If so, then we have the role for you! As the industry's global leader in evidence-based rehabilitation, we are looking for people like you to add to our growing team of professionals!

Join A Community That Cares

Joining GEO means contributing to our mission to provide the best rehabilitation and community reintegration programs and services to those in our care. GEO is a place for professional growth, exploration, creativity, and valuable interpersonal relationships. Interested in achieving extraordinary things? Send in your application. Every one of our employees makes us who we are.

We're looking for individuals from different backgrounds

Building an inclusive culture where every employee can perform to their maximum potential is the center of GEO's employee value proposition. Our success is based on diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of eclectic perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds. Everyone is encouraged to apply. Here's to unlimited ideas, increased productivity, and innovative solutions!

Summary

The Registered Nurse, Coordinator of Infectious Disease position 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

• Applies appropriate nursing skills in the care and treatment of inmates with infectious disease.
• Monitors patients with infectious disease.
• Executes physician orders.
• Assists the Physician in exams and treatment.
• Documents and reports infectious diseases in monthly and quarterly reporting to the Health Administrator.
• Develops reporting to the Public Health Department
• Collaborates with Multidisciplinary Healthcare team members.
• Maintains compliance with industry and company policies for accreditation.
• Documents all detainee or inmate contacts. Maintains confidentiality of medical records
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies Required

Excellent diagnostic skills, patience and natural empathy are all key qualities we look for. Our employees feel proud to play a role in our patient's re-entry to society.

Minimum Requirements

• Must have a current, unrestricted license to practice as Registered Nurse 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: Annual physical assessments; Annual TB evaluation and monitoring; TB Prophylaxis and monitoring; HIV care and monitoring; Hepatitis A, B and C, evaluation, and treatment monitoring; evaluation and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases.
• Knowledge of data collection techniques for reporting practices.
• Proficient in oral and written communication
• Ability to develop and present educational teaching.
• Must have the ability to work without direct, immediate supervision in performing nursing diagnosis, and be able provide appropriate follow through treatment.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or older.

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