Lead Nurse - Chatham YDC

State of North Carolina

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping court-involved youth. We are Working Together to Strengthen North Carolina’s Youth and Families! The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we welcome you to be part of the team. The State of North Carolina provides work/life balance, a team-oriented culture, opportunities for advancement, and interesting work. If you are looking to serve others, this is the place for you This position provides nursing services to juvenile offenders and function as the full-time health care professional on site at the facility. This position is responsible for: Providing health care in the treatment and/or prevention of illnesses and injuries Performing the juveniles' admission physical assessments Conducting sick call Administering medications Implementing physician treatment orders Providing medication administration, training UAPs for medication administration and medication counseling for the juveniles Writing medical discharge summaries Providing emergency medical services Health care reports to other disciplines regarding juvenile health status, maintain data reports and providing health related staff training

Requirements

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.
• Applicants for positions designated as Juvenile Justice Officers are subject to and must meet the hiring and training standards established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, as defined in Title 12, Chapter 9 of the NC Administrative Code, by the statutory authority of GS 17C.
• Selected applicant must attend and successfully complete and pass the Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Training certification program.
• The certification requires four weeks to complete and is comprised of classroom and physically demanding training.
• This training is carried out at regional training centers and requires consecutive overnight stays.
• Have or be able to obtain required documentation for certification as a Juvenile Justice Officer (i.e. a diploma).
• Pass a Criminal Background check
• Pass a Drug Screening test
• Pass a Psychological test
• Pass a Sexual Risk Screening test
• Pass a Physical (to include Vision and Hearing)
• Be a US citizen
• Be at least 20 years of age
• Have a valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading a team in the medical field with delegation of UAP tasks.
• Experience working in a nursing role in a pediatrics setting and/or public health nursing.
• Experience independently implementing the nursing process to meet patient needs
• Experience using interview techniques that assist the patient in describing their symptoms
• Experience effectively teaching nursing staff through on-the-job training

Responsibilities

• Providing health care in the treatment and/or prevention of illnesses and injuries
• Performing the juveniles' admission physical assessments
• Conducting sick call
• Administering medications
• Implementing physician treatment orders
• Providing medication administration, training UAPs for medication administration and medication counseling for the juveniles
• Writing medical discharge summaries
• Providing emergency medical services
• Health care reports to other disciplines regarding juvenile health status, maintain data reports and providing health related staff training

Benefits

• This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees