Juvenile Correctional Nurse (RN) – No Nevada Income Tax

State of Nevada; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Retirement

Deferred Compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Longevity Payments

Job summary

The Division of Child & Family Services (DCFS) is recruiting a Nurse 1 underfill for a Correctional Nurse 2 at NYTC, a 48-bed youth facility in Nevada. The role covers clinical nursing care, medication administration, and emergency response within a secure setting for male youths aged 14–18.

Work hours include 7am–3:30pm or 7am–7:30pm with every other week 8-hour shifts, weekends and holidays, with overtime after 40 hours. DCFS supports ongoing CEU training and paid release time.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse; OR an Interim Permit issued by the Nevada State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate health services and treatment; collaborate with professional and paraprofessional staff to ensure optimum patient care; carry out therapeutic procedures which provide for the emotional and physical comfort of patients; identify patient health care needs utilizing professional nursing assessment skills; make comprehensive clinical observations and evaluations of health needs including subtle abnormalities and changes in condition; record and report indicative signs and symptoms of physical and mental condition.
• Prepare nursing care plans by assessing patients psychological and physical condition and conferring with other health care professionals; evaluate needs and develop nursing diagnoses, plans for treatment, services and health education based on the present and predicted needs of the patient; identify immediate and long-term care goals; review and revise care plans as needed.
• Administer medications intravenously, subcutaneously, intramuscularly, topically and orally as prescribed by a physician or designee as allowed in the practice setting; ensure correct time, dosage and route of administration; count controlled medications to ensure security; monitor patient for medication side effects and/or allergic reaction; observe patient to determine if medication is effective for prescribed treatment and document; if necessary, notify appropriate personnel of action taken.
• Obtain approval from referral source for diagnostic tests, professional consultations and therapies; provide information for billing purposes and coordination of care.
• Assist in physical examinations and diagnostic testing; obtain samples for laboratory tests as ordered by a physician or designee; perform assigned laboratory tests; take timely, effective and proper measures to provide and maintain hygienic environments.
• Provide emergency medical treatments required to stabilize the patient’s condition and prevent more serious complications pursuant to established policy, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.
• Document nurse progress notes in medical charts including patient’s health status, changes in condition, and medications administered; review charts for changes in orders and transcribe; prepare written reports, records and summaries; perform quality improvement activities such as auditing charts and compiling statistics; ensure applicable regulatory standards are met including documentation of the care delivery process.
• Provide education to patients and their families related to good health habits, prescribed treatment, and medication; and provide health related education and training to staff.
• Prepare and maintain medical treatment rooms, ensuring supplies are available and ready for use; order and stock medical and related supplies and equipment as needed.
• Coordinate and/or participate in clinics; receive prior approval for billing purposes; schedule appointments; provide or arrange for transportation; conduct screening tests; give immunization injections; create and maintain associated records.
• May delegate to other personnel direct care duties consistent with their licensure, certification and competency and as allowed in the practice setting.
• Incumbents acquire skills and experience in performing the duties outlined above. Progression to the Community Health Nurse 1, Correctional Nurse 1, Psychiatric Nurse 1 or Registered Nurse 2 may occur upon meeting minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance and with the approval of the appointing authority.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

Registered Nurse license

Interim Permit

Job description

The Division of Child & Family Services (DCFS) is recruiting a Nurse 1 underfill for a Correctional Nurse 2 at NYTC, a 48-bed youth facility in Nevada. The role covers clinical nursing care, medication administration, and emergency response within a secure setting for male youths aged 14–18.

Work hours include 7am–3:30pm or 7am–7:30pm with every other week 8-hour shifts, weekends and holidays, with overtime after 40 hours. DCFS supports ongoing CEU training and paid release time.