RN - Juvenile Justice Health Services

Augusta University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta University in Atlanta, GA seeks a Registered Nurse to join the Department of Juvenile Justice Health Services. Deliver nursing care using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Requirements include GA RN license, 1 year clinical experience, BCLS, ability to lift 50lbs, and GA Nurse Practice Act compliance. Base pay $39.50 per hour; 41 paid days off per year; shift variations.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an RN in Georgia.
• 1 year of previous experience in a clinical setting.
• Good organizational and decision-making skills; good physical and mental health; able to work under pressure; must relate well to patients, security staff, visitors, and co-workers.
• Functions within the Georgia Board of Nursing Nurse Practice Act.
• Must have current Health Care Provider BCLS Certification, obtained through American Heart or Red Cross Program.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs. Normal bending, reaching, stooping. Standing and sitting for long periods of time. Must be able to move quickly in cases of emergency (within 4 minutes).
• Security Clearance by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Guide patient teaching, nursing activities, and ancillary personnel.
• Promote a customer-friendly environment and provide superior service to youth, facility staff, family, and outside vendors.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing assessment

Team communication

Education

GA RN license

1 year clinical experience

Job description

Augusta University in Atlanta, GA seeks a Registered Nurse to join the Department of Juvenile Justice Health Services. Deliver nursing care using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Requirements include GA RN license, 1 year clinical experience, BCLS, ability to lift 50lbs, and GA Nurse Practice Act compliance. Base pay $39.50 per hour; 41 paid days off per year; shift variations.