Job Details
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Bisbee Jail, AZ
Job Type: B Regular, Part-Time
Job Number: 010523
Department: Cochise Health & Social Services
Opening Date: 01/12/2023
PART-TIME DETENTION NURSE I OR II **AMENDED**
CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO UNDERFILL
HOURS: 30 - 36 / week
CLASSIFIED: position is subject to the provisions of the Merit System Rules pursuant to Arizona Law
CLOSES: Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt, and may close at any time
HIRING RATE: $34.32/ hour, plus a to include membership in the Arizona State Retirement System.
UNDERFILL HIRING RATE: $27.45 hourly, plus to include membership in the Arizona State Retirement System
PLEASE NOTE: Position requires a comprehensive background screening
Under general supervision, performs professional nursing care of moderate difficulty within the scope of practice for RN's in a detention/jail setting; performs related work as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.
Essential Functions
Detention Nurse I
Provides nursing care to adults confined to a detention or jail facility; reviews and provides correct prescriptions/medications to individuals in the detention or jail facility; assess and evaluate all individuals under care for health and disease prevention and restoration; works closely with physicians in providing appropriate health care; makes medical decisions in emergency situations; advises detention and jail staff on medical questions and makes recommendations; prepares and maintains reports, records and files.
Detention Nurse II
Provides nursing care to adults confined to a detention or jail facility; reviews and provides correct prescriptions, medications and treatments to individuals in the detention or jail facility; assess and evaluate all individuals under care for health and disease prevention and restoration; works closely with physicians in providing appropriate health care; makes medical decisions in emergency situations; advises detention and jail staff on medical questions and makes recommendations; assists in department budget processing; develops and implements medical policies/procedures and nursing protocols for detention/jail nursing staff; inventories and requisitions medical supplies and equipment; oversees medical contracts for detention/jail facilities; prepares and maintains reports, records and files. May delegate tasks to LPNs and Technicians in accordance with AZBN as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Detention Nurse I
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess and maintain an unrestricted license in good standing as a Registered Nurse (RN) issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing; and one (1) year of experience as an LPN or RN performing acute or urgent care nursing; must have current CPR Certification (or must obtain before beginning employment); must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation. Successful completion of mandatory pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing are required.
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.
Detention Nurse II
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess and maintain an unrestricted license in good standing as a Registered Nurse (RN) issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing; and two (2) years of nursing experience as an LPN or RN, one (1) year of which must have been performing direct patient care and/or acute or urgent care. Must have current CPR Certification (or must obtain before beginning employment); must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation. Successful completion of mandatory pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing are required.
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Detention Nurse I
Considerable knowledge of:
- professional nursing theories, principles and practices;
- health and disease prevention;
- acute and urgent medical care.
Good knowledge of:- regulations and procedures of hospitals and clinics as they relate to nursing;
- policies and procedures of detention and jail facilities;
- health education and preventive practices.
Ability to:- work in a challenging environment;
- be on-call and work varying schedules to include weekends, holidays and evenings;
- act quickly and calmly with proper judgements in emergency situations;
- solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists;
- interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form;
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public;
- follow written and verbal instruction;
- read, write and speak English;
- communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Detention Nurse II
Considerable knowledge of:- professional nursing theories, principles and practices;
- health and disease prevention;
- acute and urgent medical care.
Good knowledge of:- regulations and procedures of acute care facilities and clinics as they relate to nursing;
- policies and procedures of detention and jail facilities;
- health education and preventive practices; principles and practices of management and supervision;
- medical contract administration.
Ability to:- work in a challenging environment;
- be on-call and work varying schedules to include weekends, holidays and evenings;
- act quickly and calmly with proper judgements in emergency situations;
- solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists;
- interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form;
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with medical/mental health and detention staff as well as other agencies, attorneys, probation officers and the public;
- read, write and speak English;
- follow written and verbal instruction;
- communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Detention Nurse I and IIWORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed under general supervision in a detention or jail facility with appropriate climate controls where the possibility of physical violence and harm exists. Requires working evenings and holidays as scheduled.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Essential functions of this position require: manual dexterity, fine motor skills, ability to communicate, lifting, kneeling, squatting, climbing, crawling, stooping, turning/twisting, balancing, reaching and handling with varying frequencies.
Heavy work: Occasional lifting and carrying objects up to 75 pounds, Frequent lifting and carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and/or continuous lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 10-20 pounds.
Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills are important.
Reasonable accommodations will be made for those that are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. 01
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