Nurse House Supervisor

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $46 - $66 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Charge Nurse, this position provides direction to staff on shift to provide appropriate, world-class patient care to patients going through the judicial system. The Charge Nurse is responsible for providing clinical direction and guidance for health assessments, clinical interventions, and more to ensure efficiency within our ITR (Intake, Transfer, and Release) facility.

Requirements

• Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a hospital or ambulatory care setting
• A valid, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing or issued by another state recognized by the Arizona Board of Nursing as a multi-compact license state
• Active and valid BLS, CPR, and First Aid Certifications that meet the AHA curriculum standards, with in-person skills test and hands-on demonstration components, are required upon hire
• Must be able to pass a fingerprint background check and maintain MCSO jail access

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a correctional setting
• Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP)
• Experience serving as a lead/senior nurse or in another capacity that involves clinical oversight of other nurses or medical staff
• Experience managing workflow at a correctional booking facility similar to Maricopa County’s Intake Transfer and Release Center or other similarly high-volume intake facility

Responsibilities

• Functions as a lead nurse on shift; develops clinic assignments and duties of nursing staff to ensure that patient care needs are met
• Supports the ITR Nurse Manager and Supervisor with initiatives to maintain clinic compliance with NCCHC and organizational standards
• In partnership with nursing leadership, communicates and drives operational improvement and change management initiatives within the clinic(s)
• Supports ITR nursing staff growth and development by mentoring and providing guidance
• Provides on-site orientation to new staff following new employee orientation, including outlining job responsibilities, policies and procedures, and proper use of equipment
• Creates and maintains an inclusive work environment that respects diverse ideas, backgrounds, and styles
• Creates, drives, and maintains a positive employee culture
• Analyzes ITR needs and makes recommendations to Nursing Manager or Supervisor
• Ensures that any bottlenecks are addressed and minimized in pre-booking at the ITR
• Reviews nursing documentation and Electronic Health Record queues to ensure that nursing tasks are completed (ID Screening, TB reads, Health Assessments, Facility Moves, Alerts, Sick Call Appointments, etc.)
• Ensures availability of equipment and supplies necessary for the daily operation of the clinic
• Communicates with nursing staff on shift and provides direction to optimize workflows.
• Ensures that anything medically necessary is completed before patients are moved out of ITR to assigned housing location

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed