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

• Burke County Jail located in Waynesboro, Georgia

• Fayette County Jail located in Fayetteville, Georgia

• Floyd County Jail located in Rome, Georgia

• Floyd County Prison located in Rome, 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.

• Burke County, Fayette County and Floyd 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:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing & currently licensed without disciplinary sanctions multistate license required or obtained within 30 days of hire

• Correctional experience preferred

• Problem solving skills

• Computer proficiency required-email, document exchange, excel, etc.

• Current certification in health care provider basic life support including AED/First Aid

• Clear security background and satisfactory motor vehicle report required

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

Supplemental pay types:

• $500 Monthly Stipend

• $10 Hour / Drive Time

Physical setting:

• Corrections (Jail / Prison / Detention Center)

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