Juvenile Services Nurse

Job Title

Reporting directly to the Nurse Supervisor, is responsible for providing medical care, administering medications, completing health assessments, and coordinating medical appointments within the Juvenile Justice Center.

Examples Of Work Performed

Administers and distributes all prescribed and non-prescribed medications to residents

Administers juvenile health appraisal assessments

Performs assessment and treatment of injuries, illnesses, and wound care

Creates and maintains all medical charts and prepares them for daily use

Coordinates and schedules routine, emergency, short-term and long-term care for juvenile residents under the direction of physicians and other medical professionals

Responds to sick calls, and notifies medical professionals

Collects laboratory collections and specimens required for treatment of residents

Assists with coordinating TB testing, physicals and medical exams for each resident

Provides counseling on personal hygiene and preventative healthcare

Serves as medical liaison for families and medical professionals

Trains staff in medication distribution and other health-related topics

Retrieves medications from pharmacies and accompanies residents and staff to outside appointments

Interprets health information and provides information to families on continued care

Manages Infectious disease control

Maintains first-aid kits and other medical supplies

Assists in crisis interventions and emergency situations

Attends meeting and trainings as necessary

Performs special duties as assigned

The physical demands and environmental factors listed below as well as regular attendance are also essential functions for this position

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (see licensure requirements below)

One (1) year of job-related nursing experience

Experience treating youth for illness and diseases

Prior experience working as nurse in a pediatric, psychiatric, correctional, or emergency setting

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Licenses And Certifications Required

Valid State of Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Licensure

Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Certification

Valid Texas driver's license Required within thirty (30) days of employment

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification Required within Ninety (90) days of employment

Supplemental Information

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco and non-tobacco products such as vapor, e-cigarettes and the use of chewing tobacco or like products is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.