RN Supervisor - Full Time Days

About the role

NaphCare is hiring a Full Time RN Supervisor to join our team of medical professionals in Tucson, Arizona, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Pima County Juvenile Detention Center. As a Correctional Registered Nurse Supervisor, you will work alongside correctional staff and other medical professionals to ensure quality care is provided to the individuals in residence and nursing care is performed in compliance to standards and adherence to regulations. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates shift activities and performs a wide range of duties, including assessing patients, administering medications, managing emergencies, and ensuring adherence to established protocols and procedures.
• Performs initial health screenings and physical assessments of newly detained individuals.
• Monitors and documents patient health including vital signs, medical histories.
• Conducts daily clinical rounds, provides direct patient care, triages, assesses patient needs, develops care plans, and coordinates services.
• Responds to medical emergencies, provides first aid, and ensures timely transport to appropriate healthcare facilities.
• Educates patients on preventative care, healthy lifestyle choices, and substance abuse prevention.
• Understands and adheres to correctional facility security protocols, while working closely with correctional officers and other healthcare professionals, to ensure the safety and well-being of patients.
• Maintains accurate medical records, documents treatment plans, and reports any relevant information.

Qualifications

• Holds a current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse within Arizona.
• Must possess an active BLS Certification (American Heart Association required).
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.
• Two years of full time RN Leadership experience with knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, applicable health care laws, regulations, and procedures for direct health care services.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Flexible schedule and availability to work overtime when needed.
• Integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one.
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one.
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Referral bonuses.
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays.
• Free continuing education and CMEs.