Job ID: 298151
Location: Claxton RYDC
Full/Part Time:
Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
*
Full Time – 40 hours per week
Base rate of $36.50 per hour
41 paid days off per year
About Us
Augusta University is Georgia’s innovation center for education and health
care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare provider.
Established in 2017, the Department of Juvenile
Justice Health Services was established 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.
Location
Claxton RYDC
(Located in Evans County)
3609 Bill Hodges Road
Claxton, GA
30417
College/Department Information
Our mission in 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.
Each youth will receive appropriate, individualized care to improve their health knowledge
and their potential for wellness.
Responsibilities
Duties to include but are not limited to:
Under the general
direction of the Lead Nurse – 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.
Required
Qualifications
- 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
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shifts may vary and depend
upon the availability of each site.
Visit our Benefits Link for detailed information: Benefits & Data Management
(augusta.edu)
Conditions of Employment
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).
All
employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, employee, financial,
business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and
beyond
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing
superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. “Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution,
where employees partner every day with patients and families for success.”
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment and the
use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
AAEEO/Condition
Statement
Department of Juvenile Justice is a Division of Augusta University. We are an equal employment, equal access, and equal
educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. Also, Augusta University is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals
of protected veterans. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age,
disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.
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).
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today! https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the
university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
If you need
further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Detail-oriented
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written
communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
Conditions of Employment
All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
All
employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial,
business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during the course of their
employment and beyond.
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer friendly environment and providing superior service
to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees
partner everyday with patients and families for success.
Augusta University is a tobacco free environment and the use of any tobacco
products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including
individuals with disabilities and veterans
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