In a time when most companies are cutting back, GEO is looking forward!   

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking individuals like YOU to join our team as a: 

• Registered Nurse
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Nurse Practitioner
• Nursing Administrator

The GEO Group, Inc. has multiple opportunities throughout the country to begin or continue your career in corrections and join our growing team.  Please register to join our Virtual Open House to ask questions and learn how to start your career with us. We look forward to meeting you and helping you begin or continue your employment journey!

WHAT: Virtual Open House

DATE: Wednesday, June 1, 2022

TIME: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (EST)

If you are a Nursing Professional, you have what we need to join our staff at one of our many facilities throughout the United States!

Join us as a full-time employee and you will enjoy competitive benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Personal Time Off (PTO), 401(k) Retirement Plan, Basic Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement and Paid Holidays.

GEO also offers paid training and advancement opportunities. 

A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES: 
GEO's success around the world has been achieved by our highly-trained workforce. Our highly skilled professionals manage secure facilities, processing centers, and community reentry centers throughout the country.

GEO doesn't just provide a job; GEO provides employees with a career they can feel good about. We adhere to the highest standards of quality and hire only those who strive to be their best.

There has never been a better time to join our growing group of professionals. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader.

What type of person is a good candidate for Correctional Nursing?

Nurses are critical in the continuum of care for people who are incarcerated. While procedures can vary from facility to facility, nurses are typically the first point of contact. Correctional nurses perform intake exams, distribute daily medications and assess when a patient may need to see a specialist for further observation.

Given the responsibilities of a correctional nurse, paired with the range of health issues they encounter, it’s important to have a broad skill set that includes dealing with chronic medical conditions, substance abuse, mental health, infectious disease and injuries. Having experience in an emergency room setting, for example, may help a nurse more easily transition to working in a correctional setting.

Correctional nurses are also expected to work autonomously in most cases, which can be a desirable aspect of the job to many in the nursing profession.

As for specialized training, there is no universal standard for experience or certifications for nurses in order to be hired to work in a correctional facility. Most facilities instead institute on-the-job training to prepare their health care staff, according to the International Association of Forensic Nurses.

Correctional nurses have the option of earning certifications from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care to hone their specialized skills.

What is the workplace like?

While the mission of a correctional nurse is the same as any nurse — to provide the best possible care for every patient — working in a correctional facility has some distinct differences from traditional health care settings. 

Correctional facility protocols are, in a word, strict. The presence of a deputy or corrections officer is required during exams.  Most correctional nurses will voice that working in a correctional facility often feels safer than in a hospital. Safety and security are top priorities for correctional facilities.

What are some of the responsibilities of a Corrections Nurse?

When individuals are incarcerated, they undergo an initial physical assessment to determine what needs they will have during their time in custody, including chronic health issues, mental health, and substance abuse. Patients with chronic conditions may need daily medications, which are distributed by a provider to ensure adherence. Some chronic conditions, such as asthma or hypertension, require additional treatments and monitoring.

Incarcerated individuals who have sustained an acute injury or serious illness may need specialized treatment. Patients may have existing conditions such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder or may need aid if they experience trauma within a correctional facility.

The GEO Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We look forward to chatting with you!