DJJ Staff Nurse - Dalton, GA 40 hrs/week

Overview

Full Time - 40 hours per week

Base rate of $39.50 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 providers. The Department of Juvenile Justice Health Services delivers high-quality health services to Georgia’s justice-involved youth in 25 facilities.

Location

Dalton RYDC (Located in Whitfield County)

2735 Underwood Road, NE, Dalton, GA

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 potential for wellness.

Responsibilities

Duties 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 (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). Guides patient teaching, nursing activities, and ancillary personnel. Promotes a customer-friendly environment and provides superior service to 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; relate well to patients, security staff, visitors, and co-workers.
• Functions within the Georgia Board of Nursing Nurse Practice Act.
• Current Healthcare Provider BCLS Certification, obtained through American Heart or Red Cross.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs; normal bending, reaching, stooping; stand and sit for long periods; move quickly in emergencies (within 4 minutes); normal hearing and vision (with corrective devices) as needed; ability 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. For detailed information, visit Benefits & Data Management (augusta.edu).

Conditions of Employment

All candidates must complete and successfully pass pre-employment requirements, including a Criminal History Record Release, and when applicable, a Physical Examination and Drug Screen. All employees must protect the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by following cybersecurity and privacy policies.

Other Information

This position is responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment; use of tobacco products on campus is prohibited.

AA/EEO/Condition Statement

Augusta University is an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action institution. We recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status. We are a federal contractor and prioritize referrals of protected veterans.

All candidates must complete and successfully pass pre-employment requirements as described above.

How to Apply

Consider applying with us today at Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are outside the university, or University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current employee. For assistance, contact .

Abilities / Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

Additional Information

This role is considered a position of trust. Augusta University is a patient- and family-centered care institution. We are committed to a tobacco-free campus.