Registered Nurse

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.•Durango, CO

23d•$37 - $61•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care, and health-related services to adolescents in a secured detention facility while contributing as an active member of an interdisciplinary team. Registered nurses work a 12-hour shift to fill the hours of operation which are Monday through Sunday from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. About The Juvenile Probation Department: The Juvenile Probation Department of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing innovative and efficient juvenile justice services grounded in evidenced-based practices and research. These services improve the safety of our community, hold youth accountable through developmentally appropriate orientation, and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. Join our Juvenile Probation Department in its mission to promote public safety through positive change as we connect youth to the community and provide opportunities that are delivered with fairness, dignity and respect.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of Nursing
A valid, unrestricted Registered Nurse License issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing or a license issued by another state recognized by the Arizona Board of Nursing as a multi-compact license state.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Positions in Detention are subject to Tuberculosis (TB) testing. All offers of employment are subject to the successful completion of new employee processing and a negative TB result prior to the start date.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing
Three (3) to five (5) years of previous job-related experience
Knowledge of Standardized Nursing Procedures
Knowledge of Registered nurse principles, procedures, and techniques used in the care and treatment of medical and psychiatric patients
Knowledge of Medical and psychological terminology
Knowledge of Standard medical documentation and record-keeping
Knowledge of Basic symptoms of medical, emotional and mental disorders
Knowledge of Basic symptoms and treatment of alcoholism and drug abuse (including overdose), communicable diseases, and public health outbreaks
Knowledge of Laboratory results and common current medical terminology
Knowledge of Control, preparation, and administration of medications
Knowledge of Common drugs and medications
Knowledge of Current standard asepsis protocols, awareness of Universal Precautions, and Bloodborne Pathogen procedures
Knowledge of Proper handling and administering of biologicals
Knowledge of Current technology and trends in the profession
Knowledge of Applicable safety policies and OSHA standards
Skill in Using professional judgment to ascertain and apply appropriate intervention techniques with patients in crisis
Skill in Exercising appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information
Ability to Work cooperatively with health care providers and staff
Ability to Clearly and accurately document patient information in the medical record
Ability to Operate a personal computer
Ability to Communicate effectively orally and in writing with a variety of individuals
Ability to Demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making abilities
Ability to Always preserve and protect patients’ rights and confidentiality

Responsibilities

Provides direct nursing care and treatment in accordance with established Standardized Nursing Procedures and department policies and procedures
Provides assessments and implements appropriate nursing interventions
Performs assessments of patients to make the determination of patient condition, need for treatment, medications, and/or referrals
Conducts a thorough technical assessment: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, height, weight, venipuncture, urine tests, pregnancy tests, blood glucose, PPD placements, injections, and inoculations according to nursing protocols
Monitors patients progress as necessary and evaluate outcomes
Administers medication and addresses other pharmacological needs as protocol dictates
Completes and processes all required documentation in a comprehensive, objective and legible manner
Provides health-related education as appropriate to patient needs
Participates in orientation and training of new employees, contract staff, and students
Completes special projects as requested
Identifies and fulfills educational needs to enhance nursing skills
Completes required classes and education credits
Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS)/ Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
Organizes and maintains a clean work environment
Completes health screenings at a detainment facility that operates 24/7, administers medications, inventory on medications, reviews health care request forms, and sorts medical complaints based on the needs of immediate medical treatment
Performs assessments as medically indicated and complete transfer summaries for continuity of care
The first responder to a medical emergency on-site