Nurse

Gila, County of (AZ); Globe (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Gila County is seeking a qualified nurse to provide continuity of care for inmates. The role emphasizes professional nursing standards within county facilities and requires strong clinical judgment.

The nurse will perform head-to-toe assessments, manage medications, maintain documentation, and oversee caseloads while participating in ongoing training and drills for emergency preparedness and inmate care.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in nursing or higher and LPN status is required.
• Active BLS and CPR certifications are required or preferred.
• Experience providing medical care to inmates is preferred.
• Knowledge of pharmacology and emergency response is expected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct head-to-toe inmate assessments including vital signs.
• Manage and administer medications to inmates.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation and records.
• Manage caseload and coordinate with medical staff.
• Participate in training sessions, drills, and simulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Active listening

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Multi-tasking

Diversity awareness

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

The purpose of this position is to provide continuity of care for inmates.

This position conducts inmate medical assessments, manages medications, manages a caseload, participates in training and related events and maintains documentation.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not supervise other employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts head-to-toe assessments on inmates, which includes vital signs. (20%)
• Manages and administers medications. (50%)
• Maintains medical documentation. (10%)
• Manages caseload, calling on records when needed. (10%)
• Participates in training sessions, mock codes, drills and seminars. (10%)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

This position reviews, edits, and provides recommendations on project and team related budgets.

PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides project research support on employee training and development projects.

ORAL COMMUNICATION DUTIES

This position explains County procedures or processes. Communicates and reports inmates’ medical needs.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION DUTIES

This position creates or edits documents, internal memos, emails, reports and medical supply requisitions.

INTERACTIONS WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC

Interacts regularly with internal coworkers and other departmental personnel over the telephone, by email, and/or in person. Incidental contact with the public may occur as part of the work location.

INTERACTIONS SPECIFICALLY WITH CUSTOMERS

Always (More than 85% in a year)

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

Associate’s Degree in Nursing or above, Licensed Practical Nurse

MINIMUM YEARS OF DIRECTLY RELATED EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Some experience providing medical care to inmates in detention or jail facility preferred. New graduates may receive on-the-job experience.

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS REQUIRED

Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Pharmacology, nursing, first aid, and CPR.

SKILLS REQUIRED

Active listening, critical thinking, problem recognition, problem solving, diversity awareness, troubleshooting, time management and multi-tasking,

ABILITIES REQUIRED

Fully and quickly comprehend spoken words, solve problems sensibly and swiftly, maintain hand eye, coordination, maintain calm demeanor in stressful situations, consider options, risks and benefits.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Routinely stands to attend to customers; occasionally stands to perform custodian work.
• Routinely sits to complete report; occasionally sits to attend to other duties.
• May be required to lift work related materials or equipment up to 10 lbs.
• Occasionally requires dexterity for special medical machines; occasionally requires dexterity for special medical gadgets.
• Incumbents in this position may be required to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, and twist to attend to medical needs of patients.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Incumbents in this position generally perform work in medical exam rooms. Incumbents in this position may spend time in office environment.

SAFETY RISK EXPOSURE

Incumbents in this position may become exposed to physical danger, chemical hazards, bloodborne pathogens, communicable diseases,hostile patients, verbal abuse and emotional individuals.

PROTECTIVE GEAR & SAFETY MANUALS

Incumbents in this position are required to constantly follow written safety procedures and manuals relevant to the division or department.

CONSEQUENCES OF ERROR

Potential errors can result in property damage, individual injury, or loss of life.