Location: 5905 N. Classen Court , Oklahoma City, Ok 73118
Supervisor: Detention Center Physician and Facility Nurse
Email: Mary.Prince@oklahomacounty.org
Phone: 405-713-6909
Fax: 405-713-6443

Description

GENERAL PURPOSE: Nurse positions are assigned responsibilities relating to providing professional nursing services, coordinating health care services, and meeting the needs of all Oklahoma County Juvenile Detention Center (OCJDC) residents. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Nurses work under the direct supervision of the Facility Physician and the general supervision of the Facility Nurse. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Nurses provide direction, supervision, and coordination of all Detention Center staff involved in providing medical services to residents. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Nurses must possess the ability to professionally communicate medical instructions to Detention Center staff involved in providing medical services to residents. Nurses must assist in obtaining and maintaining individual health and medical records, including information from parents and/or guardians and health care personnel outside the facility. Nurses must perform pre-employment physicals as required for all prospective OCJB employees, to include but not limited to vaccinations and Tuberculosis tests. Nurses must be willing to conduct training to Detention Staff and residents in areas related to personal hygiene and health. Nurses must be able to administer first aid and other medical care within the limitations of his/her qualifications. Nurses must have a good understanding of the health care needs of adolescents within the detention center and the components that are involved in a total adolescent’s health care system (hospitals, physicians, pharmacy’s, etc.), as well as working with related agencies in the interest of the child’s medical well-being. Nurses must maintain a consistent schedule to meet the needs of the facility. Nurses must maintain responsibility for any OCJDC issued equipment. Nurses must attend to, facilitate, report, and document, resident medical, physical and emotional needs and/or problems in the assigned areas of responsibility. All other duties as assigned as an essential employee. NOTE: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the facility change. DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: Applicants must possess current RN or LPN license. One (1) year experience preferred. Special Requirements: Nurses must have a telephone number where they can be reached at all times. Nurses must be willing to attend any required additional training. Nurses must ensure a copy of current Oklahoma RN or NURSE license is on file at all times. Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Nurses must have a good understanding of the health care needs of adolescents to include but not limited to child development, sexually transmitted diseases, suicidal risk criteria, immunizations, etc. Nurses must have a good understanding of the various components involved in a total health care system Nurses must be able to relate to residents with medical problems in a professional, positive and nurturing manner. Nurses must have good organizational and time management skills. Nurses must possess maturity and judgment consistent with the high level of responsibility required. Nurses must communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Nurses must be able to work independently and in a team environment. Nurses must be able to work in stressful situations. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Computer, telephone, television, DVD, hand held radio, medical supplies and equipment, copy/fax machine. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to climb one set of stairs as often as required to check on the wellbeing of residents. Must be able to visually and aurally monitor electronic control panels, provide constant observation of residents, and read and complete required forms, records, and other reports. Must be able to open all security doors, which require an estimated twenty-five (25) pounds of force to open. Must be able/willing to work flexible shifts. The NURSE’s time is generally divided into 30% sitting and performing administrative duties and 70% of the time spent working directly with staff, residents, or other persons. WORK ENVIRONMENT: While working in the medical clinic or the Administrative area of detention, the noise level is usually calm to very quiet. While working in secure detention, an employee can expect a high noise level with several functions occurring at the same time. The atmosphere will range from combative and hostile to calm and peaceful.

Experience

Nurses must have a good understanding of the health care needs of adolescents to include but not limited to child development, sexually transmitted diseases, suicidal risk criteria, immunizations, etc. Nurses must have a good understanding of the various components involved in a total health care system Nurses must be able to relate to residents with medical problems in a professional, positive and nurturing manner. Nurses must have good organizational and time management skills. Nurses must possess maturity and judgment consistent with the high level of responsibility required. Nurses must communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Nurses must be able to work independently and in a team environment. Nurses must be able to work in stressful situations.

Education Required

Applicants must possess current RN or LPN license. One (1) year experience preferred.