Correctional Registered Nurse (FT) - Work Schedule: 4/10 Schedules

DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS

Committed to rehabilitating Arizona's youth!

The mission of the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections is to rehabilitate the youth in our care by providing evidence-based treatment, pro-social activities, education, and career training that will lead them to become productive, healthy, law-abiding members of society.

CORRECTIONAL REGISTERED NURSE

Job Location:

Adobe Mountain School

2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd.

Phoenix, AZ 85027

https://adjc.az.gov/

Posting Details

Hiring Range:$92,400.05

Gr. N1

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

RESUMES REVIEWED DAILY

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 in your nursing career, or you are a seasoned healthcare professional, ADJC wants you to come to 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

Serving as a lead nurse and resource professional for the on-duty healthcare team
Providing direct patient and emergency care to youth
Conducting intake health screening evaluations for newly incarcerated youth
Evaluate youth-submitted health concerns
Advise 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
Maintain 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 as appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

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

Act as a leader and resource person for the on-duty healthcare team
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 Registered Nurse Certification without restrictions in the State of Arizona or has a valid Registered Nurse Certification from a state that participates in the Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact. No discipline

Requires possession of, and ability to retain a current valid Arizona-issued driver’s license. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license records checks, maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12).

Required to maintain a current healthcare professional CPR card.

The Selected Candidate Is Required To Complete The Following

Panel Interview
Comprehensive Background Investigation - No felony convictions
Fingerprinting
Behavioral Assessment
Drug Screening
Medical/Physical Examination

Arizona residency is required for this position.

Current State of Arizona employees: To be considered for this position, it requires acceptable performance history as demonstrated by no formal discipline within one year preceding this job posting close date, and an overall rating of “meets expectations” or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation.

All new CRN employees will be provided with two weeks of paid training. Training will be a mix of computer-based training (CBT), classroom, and on-the-job training.

Training topics include, but are not limited to the following:

Suicide Prevention
Incident Reporting Procedures
Radio Usage and Radio Codes
Security and Safety
Emergency Procedures

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours:

Correctional Registered Nurses are currently assigned to work a “4-10” schedule, which requires working four ten-hour days, with three consecutive days off.

Benefits Include

As an employee of the Department of Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections, you will be entitled to a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

Paid vacation leave.
10 paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave, 12 days per year with no carryover limits.
Competitive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Additional Benefits Include

Available 24/7 Telemedicine.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for eligible medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses.
Long-Term Disability which pays 66⅔% of weekly pre-disability earnings.
Optional Short-Term Disability which pays up to 66⅔% of your weekly pre-disability earnings.

Employee Wellness

Health Impact Program: Earn up to $200 annually by participating in free preventative health screenings, immunizations, lifestyle/mindfulness classes, and physical activities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 12 free mental health counseling sessions per year, and available 24/7 support for work/life solutions, dependent/elder care, college planning, wills, legal guidance, financial resources, funeral planning, and more

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement

This position participates in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).

CORP Tier 3 is a Defined Contribution, 401 (a) retirement plan.
Employer matches contributions.
Contributions are made on a pre-taxed basis.
Employees can choose investments that suit their goals and risk tolerance.
Employees are fully vested after 3 years of service.

Attention current State of Arizona employees: Please contact our Human Resources Office at employment@azdjc.gov if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

Learn More

To learn more about the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections, you can visit our website, or you can click here to learn more about our Health Services Unit.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602-542-9251. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

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