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Quick Job Facts:
- Ref #: BD-556-04
- Profession: Nursing
- Specialty: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Location: Yuma County, Arizona
- Facility Type: Detention Center
- Job Type: Contract
- Shift Schedule: 40hrs/week (Morning, evening, and night shifts)
- Start Date: TBA
- Rate:$45/hr
Requirements:
- Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
- Arizona license.
Responsibilities:
In collaboration with the assigned Physician:
- Dispense all psychotropic and prescribed medications during scheduled med passes for detainees.
- Conduct health screening on juveniles upon admission.
- Train designated detention staff to conduct screenings and review each completed screening within 24 hours of admission.
- Obtain and review immunization records for juveniles detained for more than 15 days.
- Perform physical exams on all detainees committed within twenty-four hours.
- Notify appropriate officials and guardians of required medical care for juveniles.
- Conduct daily sick calls to identify juveniles in need of medical services due to non-emergency injury or illness while in detention.
- Control and monitor pharmaceuticals.
- Conduct vision and hearing assessments for students with special needs enrolled in the Education Program at the facility.
- Provide quarterly quality assurance assessment reports for the medical services program.
- Any other duties as assigned.
About AdeIphi MedicaI Staffing:
Adelphi Medical Staffing is a nationwide recruiting firm that focuses on sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses and allied health, and non-clinical professionals for private and government facilities. We aim to place skilled providers in facilities where they can provide the most value while contributing to both providers and facility growth and success.For our providers, our recruiters are committed to supporting your requests, ensuring that you're compensated at market value, and ensuring you are placed where you can build your career while maintaining a constant line of communication with updates along the recruitment process. At Adelphi, it is not just about filling vacancies but providing opportunities to expand and achieve your professional goals. Adelphi is rapidly becoming the premier choice in staffing, as we daily add numerous job opportunities for our professionals and provide you with the best option for your next career step. For our clients, we understand the widespread shortage of healthcare and skilled workers who can provide high-level care and output, and that is why we promise to provide our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we provide our recruitment and placement services, we recognize the importance of relationships in the industry and aim to maintain a successful and long-lasting working relationship with our clients and the people they serve
