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Albuquerque, NM | United States
Job description
Salary : $72,300.80 Annually
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Part Time Temporary (PT)
Job Number: 21-00177R
Department: Youth Services Center
Cost Center: Support Services (440200)
Opening Date: 02/28/2024
Closing Date: 3/13/2024 5:00 PM Mountain
Closing Date: Posted Until Filled
Bernalillo County: Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.
Position Summary & Duties Responsible Position Summary Under general direction of the nurse manager perform a variety of professional nursing duties at the Youth Services Centers and Community Mental Health Clinic.
Duties and Responsibilities - Responsible for medical screening of all incoming residents.
- Schedule and perform daily sick-call for juvenile residents.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques and physician's orders.
- Maintain and update appropriate databases to document pharmaceutical and laboratory protocol, clinic and other health maintenance records.
- Monitor and report medical medications to assure compliance with federal, state and/or other applicable guidelines.
- Keep medication and other health-related records.
- Represent the County as an expert witness in court cases.
- Advise staff on medical condition and/or special dietary requirements of residents.
- Provide first-aid and medical care in case of emergency.
- Determine when to call physician and assist physician with examinations of patients.
- Draw blood and perform smear and culture examinations for tests.
- Assist staff with telephone triage at both facilities.
*The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.
Minimum Qualifications - Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and licensed by the State of New Mexico as a registered nurse.
- Knowledge of professional nursing principles and practices relating to adolescent growth and development; psychiatric nursing skills/practices and techniques of detection of communicable disease.
- Ability to instruct residents on personal health and safety issues.
- Ability to carry out complex oral and written instructions to include establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with residents, the public, management, and co-workers.
- Ability to prepare accurate, concise, complete, and informative written reports, and to make effective presentations to small or large groups.
- Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to make critical decisions regarding the physical conditions of new residents.
- Knowledge of community health services and social services support agencies and networks.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Ability to organize, coordinate and prioritize workload, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Skilled in computer use, including preparation of spreadsheets and databases.
Supplemental Information Screening and Compliance The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:
- Employee must successfully complete the County's post-offer medical examination.
- Employee must comply with the County's safety guidelines.
- Employee must pass a background investigation.
- Must have a current certification in CPR.
- Employee must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver's license.
Working Conditions - All work is performed indoors in a temperature-controlled environment.
- Duties are performed on an even, usually dry surface, which may be concrete, tile or carpet.
- Work hazards include handling of medical wastes, cultured-slide products, blood or body wastes, and/or pathogenic materials; possibility of personal injury from violent residents.
- Duties are performed in a locked facility.
- Employee may be required to do shift work.
- Employee must be able to work at different facilities.
Equipment, Tools and Materials - Utilizes diagnostic and medical laboratory equipment in performance of duties, such as stethoscope, ophthalmoscope, otoscope, microscope, centrifuge, incubator and sterilization equipment; rubber gloves, radio, and keys required to function in a locked facility.
- Materials and products handled include various medications and medical supplies, medical forms and office supplies * NOTE: You are not required to disclose information about physical or mental limitations that you believe will not interfere with your capability to do the job. On the other hand, if you want the employer to consider special arrangements to accommodate a physical or mental impairment, you may identify that impairment in the space provided and suggest the kind of accommodation that you believe would be appropriate. MENTAL FUNCTIONS
- Must be able to communicate orally and in writing, in English.
- Must be able to correctly judge situations and determine appropriate actions to be taken.
- Must be able to properly write reports and document all actions accurately and in correct format.
- Must be able to understand and interpret written medical reports, especially those pertaining to residents.
- Must be able to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures of Youth Services Center operations.
- Must be able to work and communicate effectively with different kinds of people, in a variety of situations.
- PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS
- Must be able to stand/walk for prolonged periods, or from six to seven hours per day.
- Must be able to work in a variety of positions, including crouching and kneeling on an occasional basis.
- Must be able to assist in the physical restraint of residents as needed.
- Must be able to lift 10 pounds from floor to waist frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally.
- Must be able to bend at the waist and twist/rotate waist as needed on a frequent basis.
- Must be able to use hands and fingers to grasp/manipulate equipment, materials, and residents, in a bilaterally coordinated manner in performing essential duties.
- Must be able to react quickly to unpredictable situations with residents, which may require rapid or heavy physical exertion.
- Must be able to use when appropriate an OSHA approved respirator to include a medical evaluation for respirator use and fit testing for proper sealing.
Equal Opportunity Employer COUNTY OF BERNALILLO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
He alth Benefits :
Medical
Dental
Vision
Supplemental: Life Insurance
Aflac
Deferred Compensation
Pre-Paid Legal
Flexible Spending Account
Long/Short Term Disability
Fringe Benefits: Retirement Plan
Holiday Leave
Personal Holiday Leave
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
Employee Assistance Plan
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I understand that I must attach transcripts if I have certified that I have an education higher than a High School Diploma or GED, which include the date and type of degree awarded, institution name, applicant name and is in a format that cannot be modified (edited). PLEASE NOTE: Attachments are NOT automatically attached to your application. You will need to select which documents to attach to each application. I understand that my response to the experience question will be confirmed. I have included my related work experience in the Work Experience Section of my application. I understand that my application will not be further considered if I fail to provide this required information and documentation at the time my application is submitted.
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Which of the following best describes your level of education?
- No High School Diploma or GED
- High School Diploma or GED
- Non/degree accredited hours (some college)
- Associates degree
- Bachelors degree
- Masters degree
- Ph.D. / PsyD / Ed.D. / M.D. / D.O. / Doctorate
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Did you graduate from an accredited school of nursing?
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Are you licensed by the State of New Mexico as a registered nurse?
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Do you have a current certification in CPR?
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I understand that the Registered Nurse position requires certifications/licenses and my application will not be further considered if I fail to attach copies of them to my application at the time it is submitted for this position.
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If you're a Veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces or you are currently serving in the National Guard, you may be eligible for veterans' preference. To verify your service, attach your DD214 or your official statement showing you are a current member of the National Guard to your application. These documents must be attached to your application at the time you apply, to be eligible for veterans' preference.
- I am a United States Veteran and I understand that in order to receive veteran preference I must attach the appropriate documentation.
- Not applicable, I am not a United States Veteran.
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Is your spouse currently Active Duty Military or is a United States Veteran who has been discharged or released from active duty from the Armed Forces or is your spouse currently serving in the National Guard? (Spouses of Veterans/National Guard Member MUST ATTACH the appropriate documentation at the time of application to qualify for interview preference). You MUST ATTACH your active military identification card OR a copy of your spouse's DD 214 Form (Long Form) as well as your marriage license. If your spouse is a National Guard member you MUST ATTACH their official statement from the applicable branch of the Armed Forces showing that they are a current member of the National Guard, or a NGB 22 form as well as your marriage license at the time of application.
- I am the spouse of a United States Veteran/ Active Duty Military and I understand that in order to receive veteran/ active duty military preference I must attach the appropriate documentation.
- Not applicable, I am not the spouse of a United States Veteran/ Active Duty Military.
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