Job Details

DJJ Staff Nurse - Washington, GA 40 hrs/week

Position Number: 7129369
Location: Augusta, GA
Position Type: Health and Medical Services

DJJ Staff Nurse - Washington, GA 40 hrs/week

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

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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

College/Department Information

Our mission in the Department of Juvenile Justice Health Services is to transform young lives by providing evidence-based rehabilitative treatment services and supervision, strengthening the well-being of youth and families, and fostering safe communities.

Each youth will receive appropriate, individualized care to improve their health knowledge and their potential for wellness.

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 Link for detailed information: Benefits & Data Management (augusta.edu)

Conditions of Employment

All candidates are to complete and successfully pass Pre-Employment requirements. This includes a Criminal History Record Release (and when applicable, a Physical Examination and Drug Screen).

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

AAEEO/Condition Statement

Department of Juvenile Justice is a Division of Augusta University. We are an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. Also, Augusta University is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.

All candidates are to complete and successfully pass Pre-Employment requirements. This includes a Criminal History Record Release (and when applicable, a Physical Examination and Drug Screen).

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today! https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365

Responsibilities

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.

Conditions of Employment

All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during the course of their employment and beyond.

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner everyday with patients and families for success.
Augusta University is a tobacco free environment and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=298127&PostingSeq=1