DJJ Staff Nurse - College Park, GA

DJJ Staff Nurse - College Park, GA 40 hrs/week

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers.

The Department of Juvenile Justice Health Services was established in 2017 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.

The mission of 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.

Atlanta YDC (Located in Fulton County), 5651 Stonewall Tell Road, College Park, GA

Under the general direction of the Lead Nurse, the Staff Nurse is 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.

• 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

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Base rate of $39.50 per hour. 41 paid days off per year. Visit our Benefits Link for detailed information.

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).

Augusta University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. We are a federal contractor and desire priority referrals of protected veterans.