Detention Nurse - Bisbee Jail Underfill May Be Considered

Cochise County•Bisbee Jail, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs professional nursing care of moderate difficulty within the scope of practice for RNs in a detention/jail setting; performs related work as assigned. Essential Functions As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

Requirements

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
Must possess and maintain an unrestricted license in good standing as a Registered Nurse (RN) issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing
Must have current CPR Certification (or must obtain before beginning employment)
Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license and the ability to be covered by county insurance
Considerable knowledge of professional nursing theories, principles and practices
Considerable knowledge of health and disease prevention
Considerable knowledge of acute and urgent medical care
Good knowledge of regulations and procedures of acute care facilities and clinics as they relate to nursing
Good knowledge of policies and procedures of detention and jail facilities
Good knowledge of health education and preventive practices
Good knowledge of principles and practices of management and supervision
Ability to work in a challenging environment
Ability to work varying schedules to include weekends, holidays and evenings
Ability to act quickly and calmly with proper judgements in emergency situations
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with medical/mental health and detention staff as well as other agencies, attorneys, probation officers and the public
Ability to read, write and speak English
Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Nice To Haves

LPNs with relevant experience may be considered as an underfill for this position

Responsibilities

Provides nursing care to adults and juveniles confined to a detention or jail facility
Reviews and provides correct prescriptions, medications and treatments to individuals in the detention or jail facility
Assesses and evaluates all individuals under care for health and disease prevention and restoration
Works closely with physicians in providing appropriate health care
Makes medical decisions in emergency situations
Advises detention and jail staff on medical questions and makes recommendations
May delegate tasks to LPNs and technicians in accordance with AZBN as needed