REGISTERED POOL NURSE (TEMPORARY/PART TIME POOL POSITION)

Arizona State Government; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections is seeking a Registered Pool Nurse for Adobe Mountain School in Phoenix. This part-time pool position offers up to 30 hours per week serving youth healthcare needs in a team-oriented health services environment.

The role includes clinical nursing duties across behavioral health, public health, and emergency response settings. A valid Arizona RN license (or compact) is required, with ability to work with youth in a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid Registered Nurse Certification without restrictions in Arizona or from a state in the Interstate Licensure Compact.
• Must be able to work up to 30 hours per week in a pool nursing role in a correctional setting.
• Employment contingent on background check, drug test and pre-placement physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and respond to youth health concerns; advise youth on health treatments and procedures.
• Obtain and process blood, urine, or other specimens.
• Monitor youth health status, administer medications, and observe for adverse reactions.
• Conduct intake health screenings for newly incarcerated youth and provide direct patient care.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Emergency response

CPR/First Aid

Medication administration

HIPAA compliance

Verbal/written communication

Phlebotomy

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Interstate Licensure Compact eligible

Tools

Google Suites

EMR systems

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS

Our vision is to make Arizona’s communities safer by delivering effective rehabilitative services to the young people entrusted in our care.

The mission of the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections is to provide the young people in our care with evidence-based rehabilitative services that enhance their well-being and equip them with the skills and resources they need to thrive as successful members of society.

REGISTERED POOL NURSE (TEMPORARY/PART TIME POOL POSITION)

Job Location:

Adobe Mountain School

2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Road

Phoenix, Arizona 85027

https://adjc.az.gov/

Posting Details:

Salary: $44.4232 PER HOUR

Grade: N1

Closing Date:OPEN UNTIL FILLED

RESUMES REVIEWED ON A WEEKLY BASIS

Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is seeking part-time, up to 30 hours a week, nursing applicants who are passionate about their profession and who will be committed to making a difference in the lives of Arizona’s underserved youth. Whether you are just starting out in your nursing career, or if you are a seasoned healthcareprofessional, ADJC wants you to come join our talented and diverse health services team. At ADJC you will have the ability to mentor and collaborate with nurses in a team oriented environment. Additionally our nurses will have the unique opportunity to work in behavioral health, public health, and emergency response settings at the Adobe Mountain School.

Job Duties:

• Evaluate and respond to youth health concerns; advise youth regarding health treatments procedures
• Obtain and process blood, urine or their sample specimens
• Monitor, records and report changes in a youth’s vitals or health condition; administer medications to youth and observe youth for potential adverse medication reactions
• Conduct intake health screenings for newly incarcerated youth; provide direct patient and emergency care to youth; and provide emergency care to staff when necessary
• Consult and coordinate youth treatment plans with health services team members; obtain medical files and records
• Maintain medical files and records; and ensure medical supplies and equipment are stocked and accounted for
• Administer vaccinations; assist with staff annual tuberculosis (TB) skin tests
• Performing other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Assessment/evaluation of physical and mental health needs
• Emergency procedures including Cardiopulmonary
• Resuscitation/First Aid (CPR/First Aid)
• All aspects of medication administration including monitoring for side effects
• Nursing techniques, methods, procedures and protocols
• Proper administration and reading of tuberculosis (TB) vaccinations and results
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules/regulations
• Current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines as it pertains to medicine

Skill in:

• Medical assessment/evaluation methods and practices including prevention of suicide
• Medical record documentation
• Verbal and written communication
• Interpersonal relationships
• Organizing workload
• Phlebotomy
• Reading vaccination test results
• Responding to emergency situations
• Computer software including but not limited to Google Suites

Ability to:

• Serve as a resource and expert in nursing care
• Observe and adhere to ADJC’s security precautions at all times and to assume responsibility for security of health unit area and equipment
• Work cooperatively with correctional custody, treatment team and medical staff
• Keep accurate and timely records and write reports
• Interpret and correctly implement health care provider’s orders
• Maintain strict confidentiality pertaining to medical/health related information
• Work with all aspects of the Arizona Nurse Practice Act scope of practice
• Submit timesheets with accuracy and on-time.

Selective Preference(s):

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Requires possession of a valid Registered Nurse Certification without restrictions in the State of Arizona or have a valid Registered Nurse Certification from a state that participates in the Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function on the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license records checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.010).

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a comprehensive background investigation, behavioral assessment, drug test and pre-placement physical examination.

Current State of Arizona employees: In order to be considered for this position, it requires acceptable performance history as demonstrated by not have been issued a letter of suspension or have been involuntarily demoted within one year preceding this job posting close date, and have an overall rating of “meets expectations” or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

POOL NURSES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR STATE OF ARIZONA BENEFITS

Retirement:

POOL NURSES DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN A RETIREMENT PLAN

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling [phone]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

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