Lead Nurse - Wake JDC (No Weekends, 8hr Shifts)
About The Position
The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina. This position provides nursing services to juvenile offenders and functions as the full-time healthcare professional on site at the facility. 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.
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 three 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
- paid vacation
- paid sick leave
- paid holidays
- retirement
- health insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
