*Full Time - 40 hours per week
Base rate of $39.50 per hour
41 paid days off per year
Location Gainesville RYDC (Located in Hall County) 450 Crescent Drive Gainesville, GA 30501-5079
College/Department InformationOur 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.
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
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