Job Description
Title: Registered Nurse
Location: Eloy AZ (85131) / Florence AZ (85132)
Scheduled shift: 12-hour shifts
Must-Haves
AZ RN Nursing license or "compact" multi-state license
A valid driver's license is required.
Graduate from an accredited college or university nursing program
Nice-To-Haves
Newly licensed nurses will be considered
Job Description
CORRECTIONAL NURSING!
The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.
Apply appropriate nursing skills in the area and treatment of inmates/residents.
Attend sick calls with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepare a list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepare examining room and equipment.
Examine and assess new inmates/residents with illnesses or injuries or inmates/residents who become ill or injured; refer inmates/residents to the emergency room or other appropriate healthcare facilities as required by their condition.
Perform emergency procedures as needed and notify Licensed Independent Providers for treatment orders.
Provide guidance, supervise and monitor the nursing care provided by licensed vocational/practical nursing staff and non-licensed medical staff.
Graduate from an accredited college, university or nursing program with a degree/diploma in nursing.
Must possess current licensure in the state of employment.
One year of professional nursing experience is preferred. A valid driver's license is required.