Charge Nurse
Charge Nurse
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Job Description
Posting Date
06/05/25Application Deadline
06/09/25Pay Range
$44.00 - $61.50 hourlySalary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Correctional HealthAbout the Position
As the Charge Nurse you will provide direction to staff on shift to provide appropriate world-class patient care to patients going through the judicial system. In this role you will be responsible for providing clinical direction and guidance for health assessments clinical interventions and more to ensure efficiency within our ITR (Intake Transfer and Release) facility.
Please Note: This position follows a set night shift schedule from 6AM - 6PM Wednesday through Saturday.
About Us
Correctional Health Services is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population within Maricopa County jails providing 24/7 medical dental mental health psychiatric care and substance abuse treatment (i.e. Medication Assisted Treatment and Opioid Treatment Program). Our departments culture promotes collaboration continuous training and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives break down barriers and advance their expertise.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County AZ
We Require
Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a hospital or ambulatory care setting
A valid unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing or issued by another state recognized by the Arizona Board of Nursing as a multi-compact license state
We Also Value
Experience in a correctional setting
Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP)
Experience serving as a lead/senior nurse or in another capacity that involves clinical oversight of other nurses or medical staff
Experience managing workflow at a correctional booking facility similar to Maricopa Countys Intake Transfer and Release Center or other similarly high-volume intake facility
Job Contributions
Functions as a lead nurse on shift; develops clinic assignments and duties of nursing staff to ensure that patient care needs are met
Supports the ITR Nurse Manager and Supervisor with initiatives to maintain clinic compliance with NCCHC and organizational standards
In partnership with nursing leadership communicates and drives operational improvement and change management initiatives within the clinic(s)
Supports ITR nursing staff growth and development by mentoring and providing guidance
Provides on site orientation to new staff following new employee orientation including outlining job responsibilities policies and procedures and proper use of equipment
Creates and maintains an inclusive work environment that respects diverse ideas backgrounds and styles. Creates drives and maintains a positive employee culture
Analyzes ITR needs and makes recommendations to Nursing Manager or Supervisor
Ensures that any bottlenecks are addressed and minimized in pre-booking at the ITR
Reviews nursing documentation and Electronic Health Record queues to ensure that nursing tasks are completed (ID Screening TB reads Health Assessments Facility Moves Alerts Sick Call Appointments etc.)
Ensures availability of equipment and supplies necessary for the daily operation of the clinic
Communicates with nursing staff on shift and provides direction to optimize workflows
Ensures that anything medically necessary is completed before patients are moved out of ITR to assigned housing location
Working Conditions
May be required to work indoors and outdoors consistently handling a high volume of work and time pressure on multiple or complicated tasks
Position requires decision-making and adapting to frequent changes interruptions and unscheduled tasks
Ability to travel or float to various clinical locations is required within a 5-mile radius
Ability to respond to emergencies maintain CPR certification and get on the floor to perform CPR/chest compressions push medical equipment climb stairs and lift patients on a gurney that may weigh up to 35 pounds
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
