ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS REHABILITATION & REENTRY

Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements.

The Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe secure and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind ADCRR and its more than 8000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency accountability and fairness.

Address:

Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) Yuma
7125 East Cesar Chavez Blvd
San Luis AZ 85349

Details:

Salary: $84000.00

Grade: N1

Closing Date: 05/13/2025

The Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is looking for a very professional full time experienced Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) responsible for the health and wellbeing of staff.

The main focus of this position is to promote health prevent illness injury and protection from work environment hazards materials. This position is also responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Family Medical Leave Act rules and implementation of the Return to Work program at the Arizona State Prison Complex Yuma.

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Maintains OSHA Log in compliance with recordkeeping guidelines 29 CFR 1904
Determines eligibility for leave under the Family Medical Leave Act in compliance with the rules
Monitors industrial injury/illnesses in order to facilitate a safe return to work and ensures the work environment contributes to recovery
Implements the return to work program this includes modified duty temporary work assignment
Conducts TB and Hepatitis B clinics to required employees monitors inoculations and tests for all department new hires and annual followup 20 CFR1910
Conducts in depth investigation of occupational exposure incidents counsels employees educates and monitors the process flow with required laboratory tests and case management
Assists local managements with tracking employees absences due to health reasons
Maintains confidentiality of occupational health medical records in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) laws
Implements wellness programs that support positive lifestyle changes and individual efforts to lower risk of disease and injury through health promotion safety awareness worklife balance
Counsels staff on issues related to substance abuse and psychosocial needs
Recognizes and identifies workplace hazards
Monitors evaluates and analyzes these hazards by conducting research on the effect of workplace exposures
Coordinates and provides communicable disease testing surveillance in compliance with Federal laws
Maintains supply inventory networks and partners with key customers regarding health and safety concerns that may impact employee
Drives on State business
Perform other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of:
Occupational Health Nursing standards of practice
Preventive medicine general public health programs and science methods of control and transmission of communicable disease
Federal and State laws and rules governing Occupational Health Nursing
Case management for occupational and nonoccupational illnesses and injuries
Management and supervisory principles

Skill in:
Training and conducting presentations
Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
Verbal and written communications

Ability to:
Maintain confidentiality of occupational health medical records
Investigate assess and monitor occupational injuries/incidents
Research and prepare reports
Drive a State Vehicle
Work in a prison environment

Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing
Current RN Nursing license to practice in the State of Arizona or Compact State

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation a drug test and a medical/physical examination.

In an effort to maintain a safe environment all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid classappropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C. R210207.11.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical dental life shortterm and longterm disability options
Exceptional retirement program
Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans credit union membership and a wellness program
An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).

Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.