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Maricopa County Correctional Health Services Registered NurseAs a Registered Nurse for Maricopa County Correctional Health Services, you help fulfill the mission of providing medically necessary, evidence-based integrated health care to patients going through the judicial system. Our nurses are engaged, lifelong learners who believe in a culture of collaboration, communication, and a team approach to quality patient care. Daily, you will respond to the medical needs and provide necessary continuity of care that may emerge during a patient's stay in the county jail system.The Maricopa County Correctional Health Services Department is hosting an in-person hiring event on Thursday, September 10, from 2pm - 6pm! Join us at Maricopa County Sheriff's Training Center located at 2627 S. 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ. Bring your resume, walk in, and walk out with a new career at Maricopa County!Correctional Health Services (CHS) is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, providing medical, dental, mental health, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment (i.e., Medication Assisted Treatment, and Opioid Treatment Program). Our department's culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance their expertise.We Offer:Work with a greater purposeTuition reimbursementExceptional work-life balanceOpportunities for growth and development within Maricopa CountyLow-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependentsChild care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County familiesPaid vacation, sick time, and parental leaveExtensive wellness program, including an incentiveEnrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1We Require:Valid, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing or issued by another state recognized by the Arizona Board of Nursing as a multi-compact license stateWe Also Value:Experience as a Registered Nurse in a Medical/Surgical, ER, Urgent Care, or Psychiatric settingJob Contributions:Provide assessments and implement appropriate nursing interventionsMonitor the patient's progress and evaluate outcomesPerform standard nursing procedures appropriate to the patient's needsComplete and process all required documentation, including plans and discharge planning, in a comprehensive, objective, and legible mannerProvide health-related education to patients as appropriate to patient needsAdminister medication and address other pharmacological needsPerform basic intravenous and phlebotomy skillsParticipate in the orientation and training of new employees, contract staff, students, and othersWorking Conditions:Ability to work inside a jailAbility to respond to emergenciesAbility to get on the floor to perform CPR/chest compressions, push medical equipment, climb stairs, and lift patients on a gurney that may weigh up to 35 poundsWill be assigned to various clinical locations in the Phoenix area within a 5-mile radiusSelection Procedure:Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact View email address on click.appcast.io to initiate the interactive process.