Detention Nurse - Bisbee Jail *Underfill May Be Considered*

Position is subject to the provisions of the Merit System Rules pursuant to Arizona Law. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and the position may close at any time.

Pay

$34.32 hourly plus a comprehensive benefits package including membership in the Arizona State Retirement System.

About the role

Under general supervision, performs professional nursing care of moderate difficulty within the scope of practice for RNs in a detention/jail setting; performs related work as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to adults and juveniles confined to a detention or jail facility.
• Reviews and provides correct prescriptions, medications, and treatments to individuals in the detention or jail facility.
• Assesses and evaluates all individuals under care for health and disease prevention and restoration.
• Works closely with physicians in providing appropriate health care.
• Makes medical decisions in emergency situations.
• Advises detention and jail staff on medical questions and makes recommendations.
• May delegate tasks to LPNs and technicians in accordance with AZBN as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Possess and maintain an unrestricted license in good standing as a Registered Nurse (RN) issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. LPNs with relevant experience may be considered as an underfill for this position.
• Current CPR Certification (or must obtain before beginning employment).
• Valid Arizona driver’s license and ability to be covered by county insurance.
• Comprehensive background check and pre-employment drug screening required; post-employment random drug screenings will be conducted.

Skills

• Considerable knowledge of professional nursing theories, principles, and practices; health and disease prevention; acute and urgent medical care.
• Good knowledge of regulations and procedures of acute care facilities and clinics as they relate to nursing; policies and procedures of detention and jail facilities; health education and preventive practices; principles and practices of management and supervision.
• Ability to work in a challenging environment; work varying schedules including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Ability to act quickly and calmly with proper judgment in emergency situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with medical/mental health and detention staff, as well as other agencies, attorneys, probation officers, and the public.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English; follow written and verbal instructions; communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed under general supervision in a detention or jail facility with appropriate climate controls where the possibility of physical violence and harm exists. Requires working evenings and holidays as scheduled.

Physical Requirements

• Essential functions require manual dexterity, fine motor skills, ability to communicate, lifting, kneeling, squatting, climbing, crawling, stooping, turning/twisting, balancing, reaching, and handling with varying frequencies.
• Heavy work: Occasional lifting and carrying objects up to 75 pounds; frequent lifting and carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and/or continuous lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 10-20 pounds.
• Mental application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability, and creative problem-solving skills.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for those able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.