"DJJ Staff Nurse - Hampton, GA 40 hrs/week"

Job Description

Full Time - 40 hours per week. Base rate of $39.50 per hour. 41 paid days off per year.

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care. The Department of Juvenile Justice Health Services, established in 2017, collaborates with the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice to deliver high-quality health services to justice-involved youth in 25 facilities.

Location

College/Department Information

Our mission is to transform young lives by providing evidence-based rehabilitative treatment services, strengthening youth and family well-being, and fostering safe communities. Each youth receives appropriate, individualized care to improve health knowledge and wellness potential.

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Lead Nurse, responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Guides patient teaching, nursing activities, and ancillary personnel. Promotes a customer-friendly environment and provides superior service to youth, facility staff, family, and outside vendors.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed as an RN in the State of Georgia.
• 1 year of previous experience in a clinical setting.
• Good organizational and decision-making skills; good physical and mental health; able to work under pressure; must relate well to patients, security staff, visitors, and co-workers.
• Functions within the Georgia Board of Nursing Nurse Practice Act.
• Must have current Health Care Provider BCLS Certification, obtained through American Heart or Red Cross Program.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs. Normal bending, reaching, stooping. Standing and sitting for long periods. Must be able to move quickly in emergencies (within 4 minutes). Normal levels of hearing and seeing, if necessary, with corrective appliances. Must be able to perform BCLS.
• Security Clearance by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shifts may vary. Visit our Benefits Link for detailed information: Benefits & Data Management.

Conditions of Employment

All candidates must complete and successfully pass Pre-Employment requirements, including a Criminal History Record Release, and when applicable, a Physical Examination and Drug Screen. Employees must ensure the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information.

Other Information

This position promotes a customer-friendly environment and provides superior service to patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment.