Juvenile Center - Registered Nurse

Allen County

Job Descriptions

REGISTERED NURSE

This position is also eligible for a 3% Shift Differential Pay.

Department:  Allen County Juvenile Center - Nursing                   FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Classification/Level: PAT V                                                           Date:  6/2015

Under the direction of the Director of Diagnostics, the Registered Nurse provides accepted principles and practices of nursing consistent with local, state, and federal law within the Allen County Juvenile Center. This position is covered under the Superior Court Employee Handbook. This is an employee-at-will position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for conducting medical assessments of confined juveniles including charting all significant medical concerns, treatments, medications and future needs.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments to confined juveniles.
• Conducts weekly medical clinic with physician, assisting physician as needed and maintaining all records and charts as directed.
• Schedules and/or coordinates appointments with other treatment providers including physicians, dentists and psychiatrist.
• Conducts daily sick call and responds to needs for emergency care and first aid, arranging for further hospital or physician care as necessary.
• Notifies Allen County Juvenile Center administration and intake personnel of medical problems with residents.  Maintains communication with parents to inform them of health related problems and responds to related request and inquiries.
• Prepares and conducts First Aid and CPR training sessions for Allen County Juvenile Center staff and other Court personnel.
• Monitors inventory of medical and health services office supplies, completing and submitting purchase orders.  Inspects and renews first aid kits on a monthly basis.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate Degree in Nursing and one year experience in nursing
• Indiana State Registered Nurse License in good standing
• Certified in First Aid/CPR/AED
• Knowledge of all local, state, and federal laws applicable to the Allen County Juvenile Center’s health operations

• Ability to prepare and maintain confidential medical records of detained juveniles as required
• Knowledge of accepted principles and practices of nursing, with the ability to effectively examine residents, assess health needs, and provide information, treatment and referrals as needed
• Ability to use Microsoft Office including Excel
• Ability to use syringes, Sphygmomanometer, thermometer and stethoscope

DIFFICULTY OF WORK:

The Registered Nurse performs work that is broad in scope and of substantial intricacy when conducting medical assessments for confined juveniles. Judgment is needed when responding to emergency situations and applying First Aid and/or administering CPR.

RESPONSIBILITY:

The Registered Nurse provides major contributions when assisting the physician in conducting the weekly medical clinic.  Decisions are reviewed for attainment of objectives and compliance with agency policy.

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:

The Registered Nurse maintains frequent contact with other County employees, treatment providers and juveniles and their families while conducting medical assessments for confined juveniles.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The Registered Nurse works in a maximum security juvenile detention facility with frequent standing and the ability to move about freely. Some lifting of up to sixty pounds, reaching over head and kneeling exists and frequent bending is required.  Very frequent reaching over head, typing, attention to detail, monitoring equipment, detailed inspection and proofreading is required and some exposure to dangerous equipment, chemical and noise exists.  The Registered Nurse frequently works with juveniles who may potentially be violent and/or aggressive.

SUPERVISION:
None

LICENSING:

Indiana State Registered Nurse License in good standing

Certified in First Aid/CPR/AED

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:

Director of Diagnostics

HOURS:

4/2 rotation working various shifts; shifts vary