Diagnostics - Part Time Registered Nurse

Under the direction of the Director of Diagnostics, the Registered Nurse provides accepted principles and practices of nursing consistent with local, state, and federal law within the Allen County Juvenile Center. This position is part-time and covered under the Superior Court Employee Handbook.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical assessments of confined juveniles, including charting all significant medical concerns, treatments, medications, and future needs.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments to confined juveniles.
• Conduct weekly medical clinic with physician, assisting as needed and maintaining all records and charts as directed.
• Schedule and/or coordinate appointments with other treatment providers including physicians, dentists, and psychiatrists.
• Conduct daily sick call and respond to needs for emergency care and first aid, arranging for further hospital or physician care as necessary.
• Notify Allen County Juvenile Center administration and intake personnel of medical problems with residents.
• Maintain communication with parents to inform them of health-related problems and respond to related requests and inquiries.
• Monitor inventory of medical and health services office supplies, completing and submitting purchase orders.
• Inspect and renew first aid kits on a monthly basis.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing and one year of experience in nursing.
• Indiana State Registered Nurse License in good standing.
• Certified in First Aid/CPR/AED.
• Knowledge of all local, state, and federal laws applicable to the Allen County Juvenile Center’s health operations.
• Ability to prepare and maintain confidential medical records of detained juveniles as required.
• Knowledge of accepted principles and practices of nursing, with the ability to effectively examine residents, assess health needs, and provide information, treatment, and referrals as needed.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office including Excel.
• Ability to use syringes, sphygmomanometer, thermometer, and stethoscope.

Personal Work Relationships

The Registered Nurse maintains frequent contact with other County employees, treatment providers, juveniles, and their families while conducting medical assessments for confined juveniles.

Working Conditions

• Works in a maximum-security juvenile detention facility with frequent standing and the ability to move about freely.
• Some lifting of up to sixty pounds, reaching overhead, and kneeling exists; frequent bending is required.
• Very frequent reaching overhead, typing, attention to detail, monitoring equipment, detailed inspection, and proofreading is required.
• Some exposure to dangerous equipment, chemicals, and noise exists.
• Frequently works with juveniles who may potentially be violent and/or aggressive.

Supervision

Reports to the Director of Diagnostics. No supervisory responsibilities.

Schedule

Part-time; shifts vary.