Correctional RN juvenile detention facility

Position:

- Registered Nurse
Facility - juvenile detention facility
Location:

- Harriet Tubman 6706 Pine Ridge Rd. Auburn, NY 13021
Duration:

- 2 years
Hours: 40 hours per week.
Shift: 6:30am-2:30pm, Tuesday through Saturday, pass days are Sunday & Monday.

Summary of need:

• To provide nursing interventions and medication administration consistent with the established systematic problem-solving approach for the delivery of comprehensive nursing care, which are compliant with the regulatory standards in a juvenile correctional setting.

• The Harriet Tubman Residential Center (HTRC) is located in Auburn, New York. The youth served at HTRC are female, adjudicated, juvenile delinquents who are placed with OCFS by Family Court. Depending upon the sentence, youth may remain in OCFS custody until the age of 21. HTRC is accredited by the American Correctional Association and has a current population of approximately 25 youth.
• Job duties:
• Job duties include, but may not be limited to: maintaining general medical inventory (including controlled substances); conducting medication administration; reviewing the overall health conditions of youth (i.e. preparing, reviewing and evaluating nursing intervention plans); ensuring that interventions are consistent with comprehensive treatment plans; participating in staff trainings; preparing required clinical and administrative reports; maintain infection control standards; and, serve as a member of the facility's medical treatment team.
  
  Additional duties to be discussed in detail during the interview.

• Licensed and registered to practice nursing in New York State.