Correctional Registered Nurse

• 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 provider’s 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:

• Act as a leader and resource person for the on duty health care team
• 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, and ability to retain a current valid Arizona-issued driver’s license. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license records checks, maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12).

Required to maintain a current healthcare professional CPR card

The selected candidate is required to successfully complete the following:
1. Panel Interview
2. Comprehensive Background Investigation
3. Fingerprinting
4. Drug Screening
5. Medical/Physical Examination

Arizona residency is required for this position.

Current State of Arizona employees: In order to be considered for this position, it requires acceptable performance history as demonstrated by no formal discipline within one year preceding this job posting close date, and an overall rating of “meets expectations” or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation.

All new CRN employees will be provided two weeks of paid training. Training will be a mix of computer based training (CBT), classroom, and on-the-job training.

Training topics include, but are not limited to the following:

• Suicide Prevention
• Incident Reporting Procedures
• Radio Usage and Radio Codes
• Security and Safety
• Emergency Procedures

• Correctional Registered Nurses are currently assigned to work a “4-10” 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

As an employee of the Department of Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections, you will be entitled to a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

Benefits include:

• Paid vacation leave
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave, 12 days per year with no carryover limits
• Competitive health, dental, vision and life insurance plans

Additional benefits include:

• Available 24/7 Telemedicine
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for eligible medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses
• Long-Term Disability which pays 66⅔% of weekly pre-disability earnings
• Optional Short-Term Disability which pays up to 66⅔% of your weekly pre-disability earnings

Employee Wellness:

• Health Impact Program: Earn up to $200 annually by participating in free preventative health screenings, immunizations, lifestyle/mindfulness classes, and physical activities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 12 free mental health counseling sessions per year, and available 24/7 support for work/life solutions, dependent/elder care, college planning, wills, legal guidance, financial resources, funeral planning and more