Nurse - $64,689 - $80,861

Discover Gila County, Inc.; Globe (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Discover Gila County, Inc. is seeking a Nurse for Sheriff’s Office Detention Health to provide continuous medical care for inmates. The role includes inmate assessments, medication management, and comprehensive documentation within the detention setting.

The position requires an associate degree in nursing (or practical nurse certification) and current BLS/CPR. Experience with detention health care and caseload management is preferred, with full-time on-site work in Globe, AZ.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing or above, Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Conducts head-to-toe assessments on inmates, including vital signs.
• Manages and administers medications.
• Maintains medical documentation.
• Manages caseload and references records as needed; participates in trainings and drills.

Skills

Nursing

Medication administration

Documentation

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

LPN

Job description

Nurse - Sheriff's Office Detention Health -$64,689 - $80,861

Clobe, AZ - Full Time

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

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

For information regarding Gila County Employment:

https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/human_resources/employment/index.php