Correctional Registered Nurse

Correctional Registered Nurse (FT) - Work Schedule: Friday - Monday noon -

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

Posting Details:

Hiring Range:$92,400.05

Work Schedule: Friday - Monday 12 pm - 10 pm (2nd Shift)

Grade: 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, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

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.

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

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.

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:

Benefits include:

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 66 % of weekly pre-disability earnings.

Optional Short-Term Disability which pays up to 66 % 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 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 . 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.

Full-Time