DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS

Our vision is to make Arizona’s communities safer by delivering effective rehabilitative
services to the young people entrusted in 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.

REGISTERED POOL NURSE (TEMPORARY/PART TIME POOL POSITION)

Job Location:

Adobe Mountain School

2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Road

Phoenix, Arizona 85027

https://adjc.az.gov/

Posting Details:

Salary: $44.4232 PER HOUR 

Grade: N1

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

RESUMES REVIEWED ON A WEEKLY BASIS

 

Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is seeking part-time, up to 30 hours a week, 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:

-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 staff annual tuberculosis (TB) skin tests
-Performing other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
-Assessment/evaluation of physical and mental health needs
-Emergency procedures including Cardiopulmonary
-Resuscitation/First Aid (CPR/First Aid)
-All aspects of medication administration including monitoring for side effects
-Nursing techniques, methods, procedures and protocols
-Proper administration and reading of tuberculosis (TB) vaccinations and results
-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules/regulations
-Current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines as it pertains to medicine
Skill in:
-Medical assessment/evaluation methods and practices including prevention of suicide
-Medical record documentation
-Verbal and written communication
-Interpersonal relationships
-Organizing workload
-Phlebotomy
-Reading vaccination test results
-Responding to emergency situations
-Computer software including but not limited to Google Suites
Ability to:
-Serve as a resource and expert in nursing care
-Observe and adhere to ADJC’s security precautions at all times and to assume responsibility for security of
health unit area and equipment
-Work cooperatively with correctional custody, treatment team and medical staff
-Keep accurate and timely records and write reports
-Interpret and correctly implement health care provider’s orders
-Maintain strict confidentiality pertaining to medical/health related information
-Work with all aspects of the Arizona Nurse Practice Act scope of practice
-Submit timesheets with accuracy and on-time.

Selective Preference(s):

 

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Requires possession of a valid Registered Nurse Certification without restrictions in the State of Arizona or have a valid Registered Nurse Certification from a state that participates in the Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.

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