CORRECTIONAL NURSE 2

Job Summary The Division of Child & Family Services (DCFS) is recruiting for a Correctional Nurse2 to work at the Nevada Youth Training Center (NYTC), a 48‑bed, staff‑secure facility for male youth ages14‑18. The role provides professional nursing care in a correctional setting, coordinating and evaluating health care services, maintaining supplies, conducting weekly clinics, administering medication, responding to medical and psychiatric emergencies, and maintaining documentation. This full‑time position hours are7 am–3:30 pm weekdays (or alternate7 am–7:30 pm shifts with alternate 8‑hour shift every other week), includes weekends and holidays with overtime after40 hours. Essential Qualifications License as a Registered Nurse and two years of professional nursing experience, one of which was in a correctional or institutional setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Job Duties Identify patient health‑care needs using professional nursing assessment; make comprehensive clinical observations and evaluations of health needs, and record signs and symptoms. Prepare nursing care plans, assess psychological and physical condition, confer with other health‑care professionals, develop diagnoses and treatment plans, set immediate and long‑term care goals, and revise plans as needed. Coordinate health services and treatment; conduct sick calls for inmates with medical complaints, identify inmates requiring immediate medical treatment, obtain physician orders, and collaborate with staff to ensure optimum patient care. Administer medication to identified patients as prescribed; ensure correct time, dosage and route, deliver medication to confined cells; count and monitor controlled medications and sharps. Perform physical assessments; assist in examinations and diagnostic testing; obtain samples for laboratory tests and perform ordered tests. Provide emergency medical treatments such as CPR and first aid to stabilize patients. Document nurse progress notes in medical charts, review charts for changes in orders, and prepare reports and summaries; perform quality improvement activities such as auditing charts and compiling statistics. Carry out therapeutic procedures to provide emotional and physical comfort of patients. Provide patient education on good health habits and answer questions regarding prescribed treatment; provide health‑related education and training to staff. Prepare and maintain medical treatment rooms; order and stock medical supplies and equipment. Maintain safety, health and well‑being of individuals in the therapeutic environment; assist in restraining patients who are a threat to themselves or others following facility procedures. Coordinate and/or participate in clinics; schedule appointments; conduct screening tests; administer immunizations; create and maintain records. Coordinate outside medical appointments; schedule appointments; arrange transportation; provide special instructions. May delegate direct care duties to other personnel consistent with their licensure; supervise inmates assigned to the infirmary. Perform related duties as assigned. Under general supervision, perform the full range of duties described in the series concept; roles may include infection control, outpatient services or other specialized assignments. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Working knowledge of the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation; documentation process; medication use; nursing principles; therapeutic interventions; medical equipment; routine laboratory tests; nutrition and personal hygiene; human growth and development; physical restraint techniques. General knowledge of quality assurance, utilization review audit, compliance activities, and staff education. Ability to provide nursing services within the security requirements of a correctional environment; respond to and resolve patient care issues; independently perform specialized assignments such as infection control, quality assurance, utilization review, staff training or outpatient services. Benefits Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and dependents through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP). Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year. Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year. Holidays: Twelve paid holidays per year. Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is 50 % or more full‑time equivalency. Deferred Compensation: Voluntary Deferred Compensation Program. No Nevada state income tax. Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment. Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees with a performance rating of “standard” or better and eight or more years of continuous service receive longevity pay. Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) depending on their bargaining unit. Recruiter Contact Information: Victoria Sheehan – View email address on click.appcast.io The State of Nevada is an equal‑opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. Please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) for more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State employee. #J-18808-Ljbffr