Detention Licensed Practical Nurse to Establish Eligibility List; Grade 13

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 Sheriff's Office in Yuma County

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 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.

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and a valid unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical 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.

One (1) year of clinical nursing experience, 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.

Knowledge of:
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.

Skill 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 collect 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.

Ability to:
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; react quickly and effectively to emergency situations; write reports, complete forms, accurate documentation, and compile statistics; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with supervisor, employees, other agencies and the public, including law enforcement and physicians;

follow written and verbal instructions; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without reasonable accommodation; exercise initiative and independent judgement.

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…