Working time and hours: Evening Shift. Thursday, Friday Saturday (10-hour shifts), 30 Hours Per Week.
Corrections Experience preferred.
Compliance Items:
Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
CPR/BLS Card
TB Skin Test
State of Arizona RN License/Certification
Hepatitis B vaccination or declination of offered vaccine
SOAZ – # 5672 - RN - Float Pool Nurse
Job Description:
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 annual tuberculosis (TB) skin tests;
Performing other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Professional nursing methods and techniques Observing and assessing behavior and progress of patients
Problem-solving
Verbal and written communication
Abide by nursing regulations
Listen, observe, assess and respond to medical emergencies
Evaluate, analyze, make independent decisions
Respond to medical issues/inquiries in a professional manner
Work with professional and non-professional staff to ensure health and safety of residents
Establish and maintain effective work relationships