Detention Registered Nurse (Grade 18)

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7639532 **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** NATURE OF WORK: Under general supervision, performs professional nursing and health related services of considerable difficulty to prisoners within the Yuma County Detention Center; serves as a lead worker; this position has department specific responsibility. NATURE OF WORK: (Illustrative Only) Assesses, develops, implements and evaluates prisoners medical needs, care plans and preventative measures; interviews prisoners to obtain medical information and prescription data; participates in suicide watches of at-risk prisoners for signs and symptoms of self-infliction of harm; responds to medical emergencies; assesses communicable diseases and reports their existence to the appropriate health authorities; provides medications, immunizations, and treatments as prescribed by a physician; administers Hepatitis shots, TB tests, blood samples and processes specimens to the laboratory; documents and maintains paper/electronic health records/charts relating to diagnosis, treatment and progress; prepares statistical reports; orders and maintains medication and medical equipment; actively participates in cost containment measures; provides health-related education and counseling; conducts orientation and training to new hires and staff; collaborates with physicians and other health care providers; assists physicians with special procedures and treatments; maintains appropriate security and confidentiality of medical records and other sensitive information encountered in the performance of his/her duties; may supervise, train, and evaluate personnel; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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 gear, as required; exposure to body fluids, communicable diseases, and unpleasant odors; walk, stand and sit for a period of time; frequent standing, walking, lifting, pushing/pulling, kneeling, crouching, bending, twisting, and climbing stairs; visual and muscular dexterity to operate: computer equipment, telephone, and two-way radio maintaining constant vigilance to the surrounding area; utilized two-way radio to hear and respond to: radio communications, voice instructions, and/or commands; random urinalysis testing; annual TB skin testing.