Juvenile Center Registered Nurse

Allen County Government • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Diagnostics, the Registered Nurse provides accepted principles and practices of nursing consistent with local, state, and federal law within the Allen County Juvenile Center. This position is covered under the Superior Court Employee Handbook. This is an employee-at-will position.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing and one year experience in nursing
• Indiana State Registered Nurse License in good standing
• Certified in First Aid/CPR/AED
• Knowledge of all local, state, and federal laws applicable to the Allen County Juvenile Center’s health operations
• Ability to prepare and maintain confidential medical records of detained juveniles as required
• Knowledge of accepted principles and practices of nursing, with the ability to effectively examine residents, assess health needs, and provide information, treatment and referrals as needed
• Ability to use Microsoft Office including Excel
• Ability to use syringes, Sphygmomanometer, thermometer and stethoscope

Responsibilities

• Responsible for conducting medical assessments of confined juveniles including charting all significant medical concerns, treatments, medications and future needs.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments to confined juveniles.
• Conducts weekly medical clinic with physician, assisting physician as needed and maintaining all records and charts as directed.
• Schedules and/or coordinates appointments with other treatment providers including physicians, dentists and psychiatrist.
• Conducts daily sick call and responds to needs for emergency care and first aid, arranging for further hospital or physician care as necessary.
• Notifies Allen County Juvenile Center administration and intake personnel of medical problems with residents. Maintains communication with parents to inform them of health related problems and responds to related request and inquiries.
• Prepares and conducts First Aid and CPR training sessions for Allen County Juvenile Center staff and other Court personnel.
• Monitors inventory of medical and health services office supplies, completing and submitting purchase orders. Inspects and renews first aid kits on a monthly basis.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees