Job: Registered Nurse - Contract

Health Care Clinics are located within the six Maricopa County Jails. Location of available position will vary. Must be able to work inside a jail. This is a secure environment and healthcare delivery doesn't happen without detention officers present.
Contract pool 8/10/12 hour shifts, primarily 2nd and 3rd and weekends. Provides assessments and implements appropriate nursing interventions. Monitors patients progresses as approriate and evaluates outcomes. Performs standard nursing procedures approriate to patient needs. Administers medication and addresses other pharmacological needs as protocal dictates. Completes and processes all required documentation in a comprehensive, objective and legible manner. Provides health-related education as approriate to patient needs. Participates in orientation and training of new employees, contract staff, students and others needed. Participates in meeting and special projects as requested. Participates in QI related activities as assigned. Functions as unit charge nurse when indicated. Identifies and fulfills educational needs to enhance nursing skills. Completes required classes and education credits. Maintains current BLS (CPR) certification. Organizes and maintains a clean work environment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requires a valid unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN), legally able to practice in the State of Arizona. Must be able to obtain Maricopa County Sheriff Office security clearance.

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with two years experience as a registered nurse preferred.

Demonstrated knowledge and compliance with proper use of medical/clinic equipment. Demonstrated knowledge and compliance with medication administration, applicable nursing and health care standards, regulations, statutes and departmental policies and procedures. Exhibits a professional image in both appearance and behavior. Demonstrated sound judgment and decision making abilities. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to comply with staffing and attendance policies. Must be willing to work various assignments and float to various facilities, as needed. Demonstrated knowledge and compliance with applicable safety policies and OSHA standards. Ability to work accurately, posses excellent time management skills and produce above-average work product. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Ability to treat all inmates and co-workers with dignity and respect. Demonstrated ability to preserve and protect patient rights and confidentiality at all times. Must be able to walk long distances, climb stairs, tolerate heat, respond to an emergency.