DJJ Staff Nurse - Washington, GA 40 hrs/week

Job Description

Job ID: 298127
Location: Wilkes RYDC
Full/Part Time: Full Time

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, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare provider.
Established in 2017, the Department of Juvenile Justice Health Services was established through a unique collaboration between Augusta University Health System and the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice with the goal of delivering high-quality health services to the state of Georgia's justice-involved youth in 25 facilities.

Location
Wilkes RYDC
(Located in Wilkes County)
1430 Industrial Park Road
Washington, GA 30673

Responsibilities
Duties to include but are not limited to:
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. Also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our 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 of time. Must be able to move quickly in cases of emergency (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 and depend upon the availability of each site.
Visit our Benefits & Data Management (augusta.edu) for detailed information.

Administrative Duties - 50

• Adheres to all security regulations and reports any security concerns to the GCHC-JH Lead Nurse.
• Maintains a good working relationship with and responds appropriately to correctional and health care staff, contract providers, and with outside agencies conducting services within the facility.
• Utilizes established departmental policies and procedures in making decisions; uses sound independent judgment in meeting responsibilities and performing duties.
• Adheres to HIPAA Regulations and maintains all patient confidentiality as required by law and GCHC Policy.
• Works as scheduled and adheres to GCHC-JH policies for leave, timekeeping and call-ins.
• Maintains a professional attitude and dress at all times in accordance with the Department of Correctional Healthcare and DJJ dress code policy.
• Does not fraternize with youths beyond professional contact.

Clinical - 50

• Performs within the normal limits of State Practice Act, Code of Ethics for Nurses policies and procedures, the Department of Correctional Healthcare facility policies / procedures, and standards.
• Administers prescribed medications, and notes times and amounts on clients' charts
• Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensures that stock of supplies is maintained
• Monitors all aspects of client care, including diet and physical activity
• Modifies client treatment plans as indicated by clients' responses and conditions
• Conducts referral process to appropriate providers and functions as required by policy.
• Addresses patient care complaints ensuring quality of care
• Implements proper techniques/procedures in accordance with DJJ/GCHC-JH approved nursing procedure manual/designated protocols and available resources.
• Must maintain current Healthcare BCLS and be proficient in recognizing the need to implement/ use of the AED (defibrillator).
• Provides other services and performs other duties as assigned.