DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS

Our vision is to make Arizona’s community safer by delivering effective rehabilitative services to the young people entrusted to our care.

The mission of the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections is to provide the young people in our care with evidence-based rehabilitative services that enhance their well-being and equip them with the skills and resources they need to thrive as successful members of society.

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) FULL-TIME

Job Location:

The Adobe Mountain School is a secure care juvenile correctional facility for the custody, treatment, rehabilitation, and education of committed youth. The Adobe Mountain School is fully accredited as a public education agency or school district, and is located approximately 19 miles north of downtown Phoenix.

Adobe Mountain School
2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85027

https://adjc.az.gov/ 

Posting Details:

Salary: $30.5770 Hourly/$63,600.16 Annually

Grade: N1

Closing date:  OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is seeking nursing applicants who are passionate about their profession and who will be committed to making a difference in the lives of Arizona’s underserved youth. Whether you are just starting out in your nursing career, or if you are a seasoned healthcare professional, ADJC wants you to come join our talented and diverse health services team. At ADJC you will have the ability to mentor and collaborate with nurses in a team oriented environment. Additionally our nurses will have the unique opportunity to work in behavioral health, public health, and emergency response settings at the Adobe Mountain School.

Job Duties:

• Providing direct patient and emergency care to youth
• Conducting intake health screening evaluations for newly incarcerated youth
• Evaluating youth submitted health concerns
• Advising youth regarding health treatment procedures
• Administering medications, and monitoring youth for potential adverse reactions
• Monitoring, recording, and reporting changes in a youth’s vitals or health condition
• Obtaining and processing blood, urine, or other sample specimens
• Consulting and coordinating youth treatment plans with health services team members
• Maintaining medical files and records
• Ensuring medical supplies and equipment are stocked and accounted for
• Assisting with annual tuberculosis (TB) skin tests and weekly Covid-19 testing
• Performing other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Emergency care procedures, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid
• Basic nursing techniques, methods, and protocols
• Administering medication
• Specimen collection, including phlebotomy
• Interpreting and implementing health care provider’s orders
• Maintaining confidentiality

Skill in:

• Maintaining medical records
• Respecting professional boundaries
• Adhering to Department security protocols
• Evaluating physical and mental health needs of youth, including signs of suicide
• Working as part of a team health services team

Ability to:

• Follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules and regulations
• Stay current with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines
• Communicate medical treatment plans simply and clearly
• Operate a computer and use basic Office suite software

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Requires possession of a valid Licensed Practical Nurse Certification without restrictions in th