Detention Nurse - Bisbee Jail *Underfill May Be Considered*

Cochise County; Bisbee (AZ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Arizona State Retirement System

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Cochise County is seeking a Detention Nurse for Bisbee Jail to deliver professional nursing care in a detention setting under general supervision.

The role requires an unrestricted RN license in Arizona, CPR certification, and the ability to coordinate with physicians and jail staff. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and access to the Arizona State Retirement System. Work may include evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Unrestricted RN license issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing (LPNs with relevant experience may be considered as underfill).
• Current CPR Certification (or obtain before starting).
• Valid Arizona driver’s license and county insurance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to adults and juveniles in detention/jail setting.
• Review and administer prescriptions, medications, and treatments.
• Assess health status and coordinate with physicians for care and emergencies.
• Provide medical guidance to detention staff and delegate tasks as appropriate.
• Maintain professional standards under AZBN guidelines.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Emergency care

Communication

Education

RN license (unrestricted)

Job description

DETENTION NURSE - BISBEE JAIL *UNDERFILL MAY BE CONSIDERED*

CLASSIFIED: Position is subject to the provisions of the Merit System Rules pursuant to Arizona Law

OPENS: Friday, June 19, 2026

CLOSES: Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt and may close at anytime.

RATE OF PAY: $34.32 hourly plus a comprehensive benefits package to include membership in the Arizona State Retirement System.

PLEASE NOTE: Position requires a comprehensive background check, preemployment drug screening, and post employment random drug screenings.

NATURE OF WORK

Under general supervision, performs professional nursing care of moderate difficulty within the scope of practice for RNs in a detention/jail setting; performs related work as assigned.

Essential Functions

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

TYPICAL DUTIES: (Illustrative Only)

Provides nursing care to adults and juveniles confined to a detention or jail facility; reviews and provides correct prescriptions, medications and treatments to individuals in the detention or jail facility; assess and evaluate all individuals under care for health and disease prevention and restoration; works closely with physicians in providing appropriate health care; makes medical decisions in emergency situations; advises detention and jail staff on medical questions and makes recommendations; may delegate tasks to LPNs and technicians in accordance with AZBN as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain an unrestricted license in good standing as a Registered Nurse (RN) issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing; LPNs with relevant experience may be considered as an underfill for this position.
• Must have current CPR Certification (or must obtain before beginning employment); must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license and the ability to be covered by county insurance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Considerable knowledge of:

• professional nursing theories, principles and practices;
• health and disease prevention;
• acute and urgent medical care.

Good Knowledge Of:

• regulations and procedures of acute care facilities and clinics as they relate to nursing;
• policies and procedures of detention and jail facilities;
• health education and preventive practices; principles and practices of management and supervision.

Ability To:

• work in a challenging environment;
• work varying schedules to include weekends, holidays and evenings;
• act quickly and calmly with proper judgements in emergency situations;
• solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists;
• interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with medical/mental health and detention staff as well as other agencies, attorneys, probation officers and the public;
• read, write and speak English;
• follow written and verbal instruction;
• communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is primarily performed under general supervision in a detention or jail facility with appropriate climate controls where the possibility of physical violence and harm exists. Requires working evenings and holidays as scheduled.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential functions of this position require: manual dexterity, fine motor skills, ability to communicate, lifting, kneeling, squatting, climbing, crawling, stooping, turning/twisting, balancing, reaching and handling with varying frequencies.

Heavy work: Occasional lifting and carrying objects up to 75 pounds, Frequent lifting and carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and/or continuous lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 10-20 pounds.

Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills are important.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for those that are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Cochise County is an Equal Opportunity Employer