The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is seeking Registered Pool Nurses who will be working under the direction of the Correctional Regional Nurse Supervisor. This is a pool position (temporary) and is not eligible for benefits. This position will be utilized to fill staffing shortages as needed. We are looking for RNs that can work a minimum of 15 hours per week, with a flexible or set schedule. All shifts available, 3rd shift preferred and weekends preferred. 
Job Duties:

Evaluate and respond to youth health concerns; advise youth regarding health treatments procedures
Obtain and process blood, urine or 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; and participate in weekly Covid-19 testing
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.