RN Supervisor

Naphcare, Inc.•Tucson, AZ

23h•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a RN Supervisor to join their team of medical professionals in Tucson, Arizona. This role involves managing all aspects of healthcare for individuals incarcerated in the Pima County Juvenile Detention Center. As a Correctional Registered Nurse Supervisor, you will collaborate with correctional staff and other medical professionals to ensure quality care is provided and nursing care complies with standards and regulations. This unique position offers the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of a diverse patient population with complex medical needs.

Requirements

Holds a current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse within State
Must possess an active BLS Certification (American Heart Association preferred)
Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening
Two years of full time RN Leadership experience with knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, applicable health care laws, regulations, and procedures for direct health care services.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Able to work independently and in a team
Flexible schedule and availability to work overtime when needed
Integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening
Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Responsibilities

Coordinates shift activities and performs a wide range of duties, including assessing patients, administering medications, managing emergencies, and ensuring adherence to established protocols and procedures.
Performing initial health screenings and physical assessments of newly detained individuals
Monitoring and documenting patient health including vital signs, medical histories
Conducting daily clinical rounds, providing direct patient care, triaging, assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and coordinating services
Responding to medical emergencies, providing first aid, and ensuring timely transport to appropriate healthcare facilities
Educating patients on preventative care, healthy lifestyle choices, and substance abuse prevention
Understanding and adhering to correctional facility security protocols, while working closely with correctional officers and other healthcare professionals, to ensure the safety and well-being of patients
Maintaining accurate medical records, documenting treatment plans, and reporting any relevant information