Maricopa County (AZ) is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg for a nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Employment Type: Staff
Registered Nurse
Posting Date
08/01/24
Application Deadline
09/19/24
Pay Range
$37.30 – $60.00 hourly
Sign-on bonus of up to $6,000 for eligible registered nurses
Salary offers are based on the candidate’s equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Check out our shift differential pay in addition to our base wage:
* An additional $3.00 per hour for hours worked between 3:00pm – 11:00pm
* An additional $4.50 per hour for hours worked between 11:00pm – 7:00am
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Correctional Health
About the Position
As a Registered Nurse for Maricopa County Correctional Health Services, you help fulfill the mission of providing medically necessary, evidence-based integrated health care to patients going through the judicial system. Our nurses are engaged, lifelong learners who believe in a culture of collaboration, communication, and a team approach to quality patient care. Daily, you will respond to the medical needs and provide necessary continuity of care that may emerge during a patient’s stay in the county jail system.
On-The-Spot Hiring Event:
The Maricopa County Correctional Health Services Department is hosting an in-person hiring event on Thursday, September 19, from 2pm – 6pm! Join us at Maricopa County Sheriff’s Training Center located at 2627 S. 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ. Bring your resume, walk in, and walk out with a new career at Maricopa County!
About Us
Correctional Health Services (CHS) is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, providing medical, dental, mental health, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment (i.e., Medication Assisted Treatment, and Opioid Treatment Program). Our department’s culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance their expertise.
Proud to Offer
* Day and night shifts are available
* Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
* Work with a wide array of tools and technologies
* Exceptional work-life balance
* Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
* Paid vacation, sick time, and paid parental leave
* Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
* Employee discounts for goods and services
* Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
* Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require
* Valid, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing or issued by another state recognized by the Arizona Board of Nursing as a multi-compact license state
We Also Value
* Two or more years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a Medical/Surgical, ER, Urgent Care, or Psychiatric setting
Job Contributions
* Provide assessments and implement appropriate nursing interventions
* Monitor patient’s progress and evaluate outcomes
* Perform standard nursing procedures appropriate to patient needs
* Complete and process all required documentation, including plans and discharge planning, in a comprehensive, objective, and legible manner
* Provide health-related education to patients as appropriate to patient needs
* Administer medication and addresses other pharmacological needs
* Perform basic intravenous and phlebotomy skills
* Participate in orientation and training of new employees, contract staff, students, and others
Working Conditions
* Ability to work inside a jail
* Ability to respond to emergencies
* Ability to get on the floor to perform CPR/chest compressions, push medical equipment, climb stairs, and lift patients on a gurney that may weigh up to 35 pounds
* Will be assigned to various clinical locations in the Phoenix area within a 5-mile radius
Selection Procedure
* Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
* Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
* Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
* Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
Apply Now!