Nurse, Healthcare Administration

Nurse, Juvenile Justice Center

Job Number: 2140

Location: 5905 N. Classen Blvd

Supervisor: Chief of Detention Services

Phone:

Nurse positions are assigned responsibilities relating to providing professional nursing services, coordinating health care services, and meeting the needs of all Oklahoma County Juvenile Detention Center (OCJDC) residents.

• Nurses must professionally communicate medical instructions to Detention Center staff involved in providing medical services to residents.
• Assist in obtaining and maintaining individual health and medical records, including information from parents/guardians and outside health care personnel.
• Perform pre-employment physicals as required for all prospective OCJB employees, including vaccinations and Tuberculosis tests.
• Conduct training to Detention Staff and residents in areas related to personal hygiene and health.
• Administer first aid and other medical care within the limits of qualifications.
• Have a good understanding of adolescent health care needs and the components of a total adolescent health care system (hospitals, physicians, pharmacy, etc.), and work with related agencies.
• Maintain a consistent schedule to meet the facility's needs.
• Maintain responsibility for any OCJDC issued equipment.
• Attend to, facilitate, report, and document resident medical, physical and emotional needs/problems in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Perform any other duties as assigned as an essential employee.

NOTE:

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the facility change.

Computer, telephone, television, DVD, hand‑held radio, medical supplies and equipment, copy/fax machine.

• Must be able to push/pull with at least 20 pounds to operate secure doors.
• Must be able to occasionally lift/carry up to 25 pounds.
• Must kneel/bend/crouch as necessary for filing/administrative purposes.
• Must read, write, and comprehend to accomplish administrative tasks.
• Must listen and communicate effectively with coworkers.
• Must have clarity of vision and object manipulation to operate various computer/technology equipment.
• Position is primarily sedentary (~70% sitting, 30% walking/standing).

Necessary

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of adolescent health care needs, child development, sexually transmitted diseases, suicidal risk criteria, immunizations, etc.
• Understanding of components involved in a total health care system.
• Ability to relate to residents with medical problems professionally, positively, and in a nurturing manner.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Maturity and judgment consistent with the high level of responsibility required.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work in stressful situations.

Applicants must possess a current RN or LPN license. One (1) year experience preferred.

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Oklahoma County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.