Registered Nurse

Schedule: 9pm - 7am, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, (10-hour shifts), 30-38 Hours Per Week -No Over Time is offered in this role.

Job Description:

• Evaluate and respond to youth health concerns; advise youth regarding health treatments procedures
• Obtain and process blood, urine or their sample specimens
• Monitor, records and report changes in a youth’s vitals or health condition; administer medications to youth and observe youth for potential adverse medication reactions
• Conduct intake health screenings for newly incarcerated youth; provide direct patient and emergency care to youth; and provide emergency care to staff when necessary
• Consult and coordinate youth treatment plans with health services team members; obtain medical files and records
• Maintain medical files and records; and ensure medical supplies and equipment are stocked and accounted for
• Administer vaccinations; assist with annual tuberculosis (TB) skin tests;
• Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Professional nursing methods and techniques Observing and assessing behavior and progress of patients
• Problem-solving
• Verbal and written communication
• Abide by nursing regulations
• Listen, observe, assess and respond to medical emergencies
• Evaluate, analyze, make independent decisions
• Respond to medical issues/inquiries in a professional manner
• Work with professional and non-professional staff to ensure health and safety of residents
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships

Requirements:

• 1+ years RN experience
• Must possess an active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona

Preferred:

• Corrections Experience Preferred.

Credentials Required:

• Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
• CPR/BLS Card
• TB Skin Test
• License/Certification for Position
• Hepatitis B vaccination or declination of offered vaccine