Registered Nurse - Juvenile Detention Center

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Schedule

5:00am-1:00pm Thursday through Saturday (8-hour shifts for day shifts), 30-38 Hours Per Week. No overtime is offered in this role.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and respond to youth health concerns; advise youth regarding health treatments and procedures.
• Obtain and process blood, urine, or other sample specimens.
• Monitor, record, and report changes in a youth's vitals or health condition; administer medications to youth and observe 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; ensure medical supplies and equipment are stocked and accounted for.
• Administer vaccinations; assist with annual tuberculosis (TB) skin tests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proficient in professional nursing methods and techniques.
• Ability to observe and assess behavior and progress of patients.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Compliance with nursing regulations.
• Ability to listen, observe, assess, and respond to medical emergencies.
• Capability to evaluate, analyze, and make independent decisions.
• Respond to medical issues/inquiries in a professional manner.
• Work collaboratively with professional and non-professional staff to ensure the health and safety of residents.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year RN experience.
• Must possess an active license to practice as a Registered Nurse.

Preferred

• Corrections experience is preferred.