Juvenile Services Nurse (temp/seasonal role)

apartment HCA Healthcare location_onGeorgetown, TX, US

$25 / HOUR

Reporting directly to the Nurse Supervisor, is responsible for providing medical care, administering medications, completing health assessments, and coordinating medical appointments within the Juvenile Justice Center. This is a temp/seasonal/on call position and may work no more than 130 days in a calendar year.

Administers and distributes all prescribed and non-prescribed medications to residents
Administers juvenile health appraisal assessments
Performs assessment and treatment of injuries, illnesses, and wound care
Creates and maintains all medical charts and prepares them for daily use
Coordinates and schedules routine, emergency, short-term and long-term care for juvenile residents under the direction of physicians and other medical professionals
Responds to sick calls, and notifies medical professionals
Collects laboratory collections and specimens required for treatment of residents
Assists with coordinating TB testing, physicals and medical exams for each resident
Provides counseling on personal hygiene and preventative healthcare
Serves as medical liaison for families and medical professionals
Trains staff in medication distribution and other health-related topics
Retrieves medications from pharmacies and accompanies residents and staff to outside appointments
Interprets health information and provides information to families on continued care
Manages Infectious disease control
Maintains first-aid kits and other medical supplies
Assists in crisis interventions and emergency situations
Attends meeting and trainings as necessary
Performs special duties as assigned
The physical demands and environmental factors listed below as well as regular attendance are also essential functions for this position

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports directly to – Nurse Supervisor
Direct Reports – No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, repetitive motions, and standing
Position involves performing non-violent physical restraint
Position involves occasional lifting and carrying of up to fifty (50) pounds and exertion of up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force to move objects

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
Contact with persons accused or adjudicated of various crimes
Exposure to bodily fluids
Constant contact with youth with infections or communicable disease

IRREGULAR HOURS:

Temp/Seasonal: May work NO MORE THAN 130 days per calendar year, will include weekends, holidays and on-call
Ability to regularly work on weekend shifts due to medication administration schedule, which includes weekend and/or evening hours
Essential Personnel for Emergency Situations; at the discretion of the Department Director

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (see licensure requirements below)
One (1) year of job-related nursing experience
Experience treating youth for illness and diseases
Prior experience working as nurse in a pediatric, psychiatric, correctional, or emergency setting
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

Valid State of Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Licensure
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Certification

Required within thirty (30) days of employment

Valid Texas driver’s license

Required within Ninety (90) days of employment

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field
Valid State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure
Three (3) years of nursing experience
Experience working with adolescents
Acute Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification

EMPLOYMENT TESTING:

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

Criminal background check: Yes
Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
Drug screening: Yes
Physical exam: Yes
Psychological exam: No
Additional: Child Abuse Registry check, The Diana Screen®

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco and non-tobacco products such as vapor, e-cigarettes and the use of chewing tobacco or like products is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

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