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Job Description
DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS
Our vision is to make Arizonas community safer by delivering effective rehabilitative services to the young people entrusted to our care.
The mission of the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections is to provide the young people in our care with evidencebased rehabilitative services that enhance their wellbeing and equip them with the skills and resources they need to thrive as successful members of society.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) FULLTIME
The Adobe Mountain School is a secure care juvenile correctional facility for the custody treatment rehabilitation and education of committed youth. The Adobe Mountain School is fully accredited as a public education agency or school district and is located approximately 19 miles north of downtown Phoenix.
Adobe Mountain School
2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Road
Phoenix Arizona 85027
Details:
Salary: $30.5770 Hourly/$63600.16 Annually
Grade: N1
Closing date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is seeking nursing applicants who are passionate about their profession and who will be committed to making a difference in the lives of Arizonas underserved youth. Whether you are just starting out in your nursing career or if you are a seasoned healthcare professional ADJC wants you to come join our talented and diverse health services team. At ADJC you will have the ability to mentor and collaborate with nurses in a team oriented environment. Additionally our nurses will have the unique opportunity to work in behavioral health public health and emergency response settings at the Adobe Mountain School.
- Providing direct patient and emergency care to youth
- Conducting intake health screening evaluations for newly incarcerated youth
- Evaluating youth submitted health concerns
- Advising youth regarding health treatment procedures
- Administering medications and monitoring youth for potential adverse reactions
- Monitoring recording and reporting changes in a youths vitals or health condition
- Obtaining and processing blood urine or other sample specimens
- Consulting and coordinating youth treatment plans with health services team members
- Maintaining medical files and records
- Ensuring medical supplies and equipment are stocked and accounted for
- Assisting with annual tuberculosis (TB) skin tests and weekly Covid19 testing
- Performing other duties appropriate to the assignment
Knowledge of:
- Emergency care procedures including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid
- Basic nursing techniques methods and protocols
- Administering medication
- Specimen collection including phlebotomy
- Interpreting and implementing health care providers orders
- Maintaining confidentiality
Skill in:
- Maintaining medical records
- Respecting professional boundaries
- Adhering to Department security protocols
- Evaluating physical and mental health needs of youth including signs of suicide
- Working as part of a team health services team
Ability to:
- Follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules and regulations
- Stay current with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines
- Communicate medical treatment plans simply and clearly
- Operate a computer and use basic Office suite software
Requires possession of a valid Licensed Practical Nurse Certification without restrictions in the State of Arizona or have a valid Licensed Practical Nurse Certification from a state that participates in the Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
Requires possession of a valid Registered Nurse Certification without restrictions in the State of Arizona or have a valid Registered Nurse Certification from a state that participates in the Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function on 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 records 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 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.) R210207.010).
All newly hires State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a comprehensive background investigation behavioral assessment drug test and preplacement physical examination.
Current State of Arizona employees: In order to be considered for this position it requires acceptable performance history as demonstrated by not have been issued a letter of suspension or have been involuntarily demoted within one year preceding this job posting close date and have an overall rating of meets expectations or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation.
Flexible Work Hours:
Licensed Practical Nurses are currently assigned to work a 410 schedule which requires working four ten hour days with three consecutive days off.
Available shift differential pay for nurses assigned to 2nd or 3rd shift
Three available work shift options:
1st Shift: 5am 3pm
2nd Shift: 12pm 10pm
3rd Shift: 9pm 7am
The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
- Affordable medical dental vision life insurance and shortterm disability plans
- Topranked retirement and longterm disability plans
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours biweekly for the first 3 years
- Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours biweekly
- Deferred Compensation Program
- Wellness Plans
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
This position participates in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).
CORP Tier 3 is a Defined Contribution 401 (a) retirement plan
Employer matches contributions
Contributions are made on a pretaxed basis
Employees can choose investments that suit their goals and risk tolerance
Employees are fully vested after 3 years of service
Attention current State of Arizona employees: Please contact our Human Resources Office at if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.
Employment Type
Full-Time
