DJJ Staff Nurse - Atlanta, GA 40 hrs/week

Overview DJJ Staff Nurse - Atlanta, GA 40 hrs/week Job ID: 288100 Location: Metro RYDC Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Base rate of $39.50 per hour 41 paid days off per year About Us Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers. Established in 2017, the Department of Juvenile Justice Health Services was established through a collaboration between Augusta University Health System and the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice to deliver high-quality health services to the state of Georgia’s justice-involved youth in 25 facilities. Location Metro RYDC (Located in DeKalb County) 1300 Constitution Road, SE Atlanta, GA 30316-4604 Responsibilities Duties to include but are not limited to: Under the general direction of the Lead Nurse — responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Guides patient teaching, nursing activities, and ancillary personnel. Also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our youth, facility staff, family, and outside vendors. Qualifications Licensed as an RN in the State of Georgia. 1 year of previous experience in a clinical setting. Good organizational and decision-making skills; good physical and mental health; able to work under pressure; must relate well to patients, security staff, visitors, and co-workers. Functions within the Georgia Board of Nursing Nurse Practice Act. Must have current Health Care Provider BCLS Certification, obtained through American Heart or Red Cross Program. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Normal bending, reaching, stooping. Standing and sitting for long periods of time. Must be able to move quickly in cases of emergency (within 4 minutes). Normal levels of hearing and seeing, if necessary, with corrective appliances. Must be able to perform BCLS. Security Clearance by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice. Shift/Salary/Benefits Shifts may vary and depend upon the availability of each site. Benefits: visit Benefits & Data Management (augusta.edu) (without links) Conditions of Employment All candidates are to complete and successfully pass Pre-Employment requirements. This includes a Criminal History Record Release (and when applicable, a Physical Examination and Drug Screen). All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Other Information This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a patient- and family-centered care institution, where employees partner with patients and families for success. Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment and the use of tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited. AA/EEO/Condition Statement Department of Juvenile Justice is a Division of Augusta University. We are an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. Also, Augusta University is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans. The University recruits, hires, trains, promotes and educates persons without regard to age, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status. All candidates are to complete and successfully pass Pre-Employment requirements. This includes a Criminal History Record Release (and when applicable, a Physical Examination and Drug Screen). How To Apply Consider applying with us today! This posting does not include a clickable link in this refined version. To apply, please visit the university job portal and follow the external/internal applicant instructions provided by the university. #J-18808-Ljbffr Augusta University