Detention Registered Nurse; Grade 18

NATURE OF WORK

Under general supervision, performs professional nursing and health related services of considerable difficulty to prisoners within the Yuma County Detention Center; serves as a lead worker; this position has department specific responsibility. (Illustrative Only) Assesses, develops, implements and evaluates prisoners medical needs, care plans and preventative measures; interviews prisoners to obtain medical information and prescription data; participates in suicide watches of at-risk prisoners for signs and symptoms of self-infliction of harm;

responds to medical emergencies; assesses communicable diseases and reports their existence to the appropriate health authorities; provides medications, immunizations, and treatments as prescribed by a physician; administers Hepatitis shots, TB tests, blood samples and processes specimens to the laboratory; documents and maintains paper/electronic health records/charts relating to diagnosis, treatment and progress; prepares statistical reports; orders and maintains medication and medical equipment;

actively participates in cost containment measures; provides health-related education and counseling; conducts orientation and training to new hires and staff; collaborates with physicians and other health care providers; assists physicians with special procedures and treatments; maintains appropriate security and confidentiality of medical records and other sensitive information encountered in the performance of his/her duties; may supervise, train, and evaluate personnel;

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 Registered Nurse 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 maintained required licensure shall be grounds for separation.

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and two (2) years experience as a Registered Nurse preferably in a Corrections/Detention Center:

Required to successfully complete a background check, polygraph, and drug test prior to appointment; must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

County policies and procedures;
Federal, and state laws pertaining to health care;
Sheriff’s Office detention facility policy and procedures; nursing theories, principles and practices; health sciences including health maintenance, promotion and prevention; principles of health education and counseling; principles of epidemiology; medical instruments and laboratory equipment; community assessment and resources; principles and practices of supervision; required detention and security training.

Nursing assessment and diagnosis of physical and psycho-social health needs; applying nursing principles and practices; 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; preparing complete and accurate reports and records; planning, evaluating, and directing the work of others; dealing impartially with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds;

operating computerized technology and job-related software applications.

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 inmates; supervise, lead and delegate tasks; react quickly and effectively to emergency situations; write reports, complete forms, accurate documentation, and compile statistics;

establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with…