Juvenile Health Nurse — Diagnostics & Clinic

Memorial Coliseum; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Allen County Juvenile Center is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse to provide medical assessments and treatments for confined juveniles. You will conduct weekly clinics with physicians, maintain records, dispense medications, and coordinate care with external providers.

Ideal candidates hold an Indiana RN license, have First Aid/CPR/AED certification, and can ensure compliance with applicable laws while maintaining confidential medical records.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing and one year experience in nursing.
• Indiana State Registered Nurse License in good standing.
• Certified in First Aid/CPR/AED.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws applicable to the Allen County Juvenile Center’s health operations.
• Ability to prepare and maintain confidential medical records of detained juveniles as required.
• Knowledge of accepted principles and practices of nursing, with ability to examine residents and provide information, treatment and referrals as needed.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office including Excel.
• Ability to use syringes, Sphygmomanometer, thermometer and stethoscope.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical assessments of confined juveniles including charting all significant medical concerns, treatments, medications and future needs.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments to confined juveniles.
• Conducts weekly medical clinic with physician, assisting physician as needed and maintaining all records and charts as directed.
• Schedules and/or coordinates appointments with other treatment providers including physicians, dentists and psychiatrist.
• Conducts daily sick call and responds to needs for emergency care and first aid, arranging for further hospital or physician care as necessary.
• Notifies Allen County Juvenile Center administration and intake personnel of medical problems with residents. Maintains communication with parents to inform them of health related problems and responds to related request and inquiries.
• Monitors inventory of medical and health services office supplies, completing and submitting purchase orders. Inspects and renews first aid kits on a monthly basis.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing skills

Confidential medical records

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Allen County Juvenile Center is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse to provide medical assessments and treatments for confined juveniles. You will conduct weekly clinics with physicians, maintain records, dispense medications, and coordinate care with external providers.

Ideal candidates hold an Indiana RN license, have First Aid/CPR/AED certification, and can ensure compliance with applicable laws while maintaining confidential medical records.