[NP-Jobs] Florida, PMHNP Position

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Florida - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner 
Position                       (posted) 04-21-09
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When you join us in charming South Bay, Florida, you'll love our 
unique combination of rural
setting and state-of-the-art facilities. The GEO Group, Inc. is a 
world leader in privatized
correctional and detention management offering a wide range of other 
diversified services
from home detention to the development of residential treatment and 
mental health facilities.
Come discover why our unique approach to rehabilitation has become 
the model of treatment
for our entire industry and why our satisfied team members thrive on 
above-average
compensation and benefits. We are currently seeking a skilled:

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER

With a current, unrestricted license to practice as a registered 
nurse in the state of Florida
and two or more years of direct experience, this graduate of an 
accredited school of nursing
will examine and treat facility detainees/inmates to ensure proper 
injury care and disease
prevention. Duties include diagnosis, treatment and recovery, and 
participation in medical
program activities based on company objectives and philosophy 
according to industry
standards, contractual obligations and job requirements.

Specifically, this Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner:
* Performs routine medical examinations on detainees/inmates under 
established guidelines.
* Provides medical treatment and services consistent with the 
provision of basic healthcare
services, in conjunction with a physician.
* Documents all provided services in the detainee/inmate medical record.
* Regularly reviews cases requiring ongoing medical/pharmaceutical attention.
* Instructs patients in required health/hygiene techniques.
* Maintains compliance with company policies and procedures.
* Participates in the development of and application of policies and 
procedures.
* Participates in the development of and application of policies, 
procedures and protocols in
the care of detainees/inmates.
* Occasionally directs the work of staff employees and provides input 
into performance
evaluation.
* Performs regular chart review for quality assurance purposes.
* Assists in designating the level of care to be performed and the 
necessary equipment
needed.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Candidates must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to 
command the respect and
confidence of inmates and staff, and philosophically committed to the 
objectives of the facility.

Qualifications include:
* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Must have a 
current, unrestricted Florida
RN license.
* Two (2) or more years of related work experience in a 
correctional/detention setting strongly
preferred.

For a detailed position description and to apply online, visit us at 
<http://www.thegeogroupinc.com>www.thegeogroupinc.com
and click on "Advance Your Career."

<http://www.jobpath.com/Jobs/Geo-Group/Psychiatric-Nurse-Practitioner/J8B4YF7540SHN4ZPN8N>http://www.jobpath.com/Jobs/Geo-Group/Psychiatric-Nurse-Practitioner/J8B4YF7540SHN4ZPN8N 


Resumes can be sent to 
<mailto:lkroger at thegeogroupinc.com>lkroger at thegeogroupinc.com
FAX: 561-443-3839
Or call toll-free: 866-301-4436

Equal Opportunity Employer
All candidates must be able to pass background investigation, drug 
screen and medical
evaluation.
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