Registered Nurse RN

Registered NurseThe Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) is accepting applications for Registered Nurses who are interested in bringing their nursing expertise to a specialized practice setting and making a meaningful difference in the lives of youth in detention.Nursing practice in a detention setting is highly specialized and centers on providing safe, compassionate, and equitable health care to a vulnerable population. Detention nurses practice as part of an interdisciplinary team while maintaining a strong focus on independent clinical judgment, assessment, and patient advocacy. They perform many of the core functions of nursing practice found in traditional health care settings, including assessing health needs, identifying and responding to acute and chronic conditions, developing and implementing care plans, administering medications and treatments, and educating patients about their health.What distinguishes detention nursing is the environment in which that care is delivered. Nurses must adapt their practice to a secure setting, where resources may be more limited and immediate access to other health care professionals or services may not always be available. This creates opportunities for nurses to exercise a high degree of autonomy, critical thinking, clinical decision-making, and resourcefulness.DAJD nurses have the opportunity to build therapeutic relationships with youth, promote health and wellness, respond to emerging health concerns, and advocate for patients who may experience significant barriers to health care. Through their practice, detention nurses play an essential role in ensuring that every young person receives competent, trauma-informed, and compassionate nursing care while in custody.If you are a Registered Nurse looking to expand your practice, strengthen your clinical judgment, and serve youth in a unique and challenging environment, DAJD offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact through nursing.