DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS

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

https://adjc.az.gov/ 

Salary: $30.5770 Hourly/$63,600.16 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 Arizona’s 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 youth’s 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 Covid-19 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 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:

• 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 class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license records checks.  The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended.  Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s 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.) R2-10-207.010).

All newly hires State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a comprehensive background investigation, behavioral assessment, drug test and pre-placement 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 “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

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• 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 pre-taxed 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 employment@azdjc.gov if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.