Detention Licensed Practical Nurse; To Establish Eligibility List

Applications

Applications are sought on behalf of the Sheriff's Office in Yuma County. Yuma County Human Resources does not review any applications submitted for this position. All applications are forwarded to the Sheriff's Office in Yuma County.

Under general supervision, performs professional nursing and health related services of moderate difficulty to prisoners within the Yuma County Detention Center; this position has department specific responsibility.

Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or a physician; assists with health assessments, screenings, and prisoners care plans; assists with communicable diseases and reports their existence to the appropriate health authorities; participates in the development and modification of prisoner care plans; provides medications, immunizations, and treatments as prescribed by a physician; provides daily nursing, first aid, and emergency medical care and treatment;

collects prisoners' history, medical records and prescription data; prepares, documents, files and maintains paper/electronic health records/charts relating to diagnosis, treatment and progress; administers Hepatitis shots, TB tests, blood samples and processes specimens to the laboratory; orders and maintains medication and medical equipment; coordinates medical services with other health providers; provides health-related education and counseling, as needed; maintains a clean, safe, and secure work environment;

participates in cost containment measures; maintains appropriate security and confidentiality of medical records and other sensitive information encountered in the performance of his/her duties; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.

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) OR an 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.

Additional Requirements: This classification requires the applicant to successfully complete a background check, polygraph, and drug test prior to appointment; must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Hourly rate for this position has been revised effective 3/4/24.

Knowledge of:

• Yuma County Policies and Procedures;
  Federal and state laws pertaining to health care;
  Sheriff's Office detention facility policy and procedures; general nursing principles and practices; health sciences including health maintenance, promotion and prevention; principles of health education and counseling; medical instruments and laboratory equipment; community assessment and resources; required detention and security training.

Skills in:

• Applying nursing principles; monitoring and evaluating prisoner's progress; community principles of health education; exercising initiative and judgment in selecting proper nursing intervention; responding appropriately to emergency situations; drawing blood and collecting other ordered specimens; preparing complete and accurate reports and records; dealing impartially with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds; operating computerized technology and job-related software applications.

Abilities:

• Read, learn, understand, apply and follow rules, regulations, instructions and medical practices and procedures; provide effective nursing services and patient care and in the use of medical equipment utilized; handle and recognize unusual medical, physical or mental conditions of inmate; react quickly and effectively to emergency situations; write reports, complete forms, accurate documentation, and compile…