Juvenile Services Nurse
Williamson County•Georgetown: 200 Wilco Way, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Reporting directly to the Nurse Supervisor, is responsible for providing medical care, administering medications, completing health assessments, and coordinating medical appointments within the Juvenile Justice Center.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- One (1) year of job-related nursing experience
- Experience treating youth for illness and diseases
- Prior experience working as nurse in a pediatric, psychiatric, correctional, or emergency setting
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Valid State of Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Licensure
- Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Certification Required within thirty (30) days of employment
- Valid Texas driver’s license Required within Ninety (90) days of employment
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field
- Valid State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure
- Three (3) years of nursing experience
- Experience working with adolescents
- Acute Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Responsibilities
- Administers and distributes all prescribed and non-prescribed medications to residents
- Administers juvenile health appraisal assessments
- Performs assessment and treatment of injuries, illnesses, and wound care
- Creates and maintains all medical charts and prepares them for daily use
- Coordinates and schedules routine, emergency, short-term and long-term care for juvenile residents under the direction of physicians and other medical professionals
- Responds to sick calls, and notifies medical professionals
- Collects laboratory collections and specimens required for treatment of residents
- Assists with coordinating TB testing, physicals and medical exams for each resident
- Provides counseling on personal hygiene and preventative healthcare
- Serves as medical liaison for families and medical professionals
- Trains staff in medication distribution and other health-related topics
- Retrieves medications from pharmacies and accompanies residents and staff to outside appointments
- Interprets health information and provides information to families on continued care
- Manages Infectious disease control
- Maintains first-aid kits and other medical supplies
- Assists in crisis interventions and emergency situations
- Attends meeting and trainings as necessary
- Performs special duties as assigned
Benefits
- Tobacco-free workplace
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
