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.

Adobe Mountain School

2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd.

Phoenix, AZ 85027

https://adjc.az.gov/

Hiring Range: $25.0000 - $44.4231*

*Salary dependent upon experience 

Grade: 1

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

RESUMES REVIEWED ON A DAILY BASIS

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 19 to a maximum of 30 hours per week, with a flexible or set schedule. All shifts available, 3rd shift preferred and weekends preferred.

• Evaluate and respond to youth health concerns; advise youth regarding health treatments procedures
• Obtain and process blood, urine or other 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 appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge in:
• 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.
• Work in a correctional setting

REQUIRED: Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a comprehensive background investigation, drug test, behavioral assessment and pre-placement physical examination.

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.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function on the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license records checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.010).
All newly hires State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Current State of Arizona employees: In order to be considered for this position, it requires acceptable performance history as demonstrated by not have been issued a letter of suspension or have been involuntarily demoted within one year preceding this job posting close date, and have an overall rating of “meets expectations” or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation.

POOL NURSES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR STATE OF ARIZONA BENEFITS

POOL NURSES DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN A RETIREMENT PLAN

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602)364-1023. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
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