Detention Nurse

1 day ago

Yuma, Arizona, United States Yuma County, AZ Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at the Yuma County Detention Center. As a Detention Nurse, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality healthcare services to inmates, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide professional nursing services to inmates, including health assessments, screenings, and care plans
  • Assist with communicable diseases and report their existence to the appropriate health authorities
  • Participate in the development and modification of inmate care plans
  • Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments as prescribed by a physician
  • Provide daily nursing, first aid, and emergency medical care and treatment
  • Collect inmates' medical history, records, and prescription data
  • Prepare, document, file, and maintain paper/electronic health records/charts relating to diagnosis, treatment, and progress
  • Administer Hepatitis shots, TB tests, blood samples, and process specimens to the laboratory
  • Order and maintain medication and medical equipment
  • Coordinate medical services with other health providers
  • Provide health-related education and counseling, as needed
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and secure work environment
  • Participate in cost containment measures
  • Maintain appropriate security and confidentiality of medical records and other sensitive information encountered in the performance of duties
Requirements
  • Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and a valid unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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)
  • Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Nurse program graduates or out-of-state transfers must obtain their licensure by the Arizona State Board of Nursing within two (2) months of being hired
  • Failure to obtain or maintain required licensure shall be grounds for separation
Preferred Qualifications
  • One (1) year of clinical nursing experience, preferably in a Corrections/Detention Center
Working Conditions
  • Work is performed in a secure detention facility (correctional institution) and in a general office environment
  • Direct inmate contact
  • Work a variety of scheduled shifts, irregular hours, and/or on-call status, as necessary
  • May work non-standard hours, to include shift work, holidays, and weekends
  • Wear protective gear, as required
  • Exposure to body fluids, communicable diseases, and unpleasant odors
  • Walk, stand, and sit for a period of time
  • Frequent standing, walking, lifting, pushing/pulling, kneeling, crouching, bending, twisting, and climbing stairs
  • Visual and muscular dexterity to operate: computer equipment, telephone, and two-way radio maintaining constant vigilance to the surrounding area
  • Utilize two-way radio to hear and respond to: radio communications, voice instructions, and/or commands
  • Random urinalysis testing, annual TB skin testing

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