Detention Licensed Practical Nurse to Establish an Eligibility List (Grade 13)

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7639531 **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 moderate difficulty to prisoners within the Yuma County Detention Center; this position has department specific responsibility. NATURE OF WORK (Illustrative Only) Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or a physician; assists with health assessments, screenings, and prisoners care plans; assists with communicable diseases and reports their existence to the appropriate health authorities; participates in the development and modification of prisoners care plans; provides medications, immunizations, and treatments as prescribed by a physician; provides daily nursing, first aid, and emergency medical care and treatment; collects prisoners history, medical records and prescription data; prepares, documents, files and maintains paper/electronic health records/charts relating to diagnosis, treatment and progress; administers Hepatitis shots, TB tests, blood samples and processes specimens to the laboratory; orders and maintains medication and medical equipment; coordinates medical services with other health providers; provides health-related education and counseling, as needed; maintains a clean, safe, and secure work environment; participates in cost containment measures; maintains appropriate security and confidentiality of medical records and other sensitive information encountered in the performance of his/her duties; 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.