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Augusta University lists this DJJ Staff Nurse - Hampton, GA 40 hrs/week opportunity in augusta, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
DJJ Staff Nurse - Hampton, GA 40 hrs/week
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Location: Clayton RYDC, 11850 Hastings Bridge Road, Hampton, GA 30228
Full Time - 40 hours per week
Base rate: $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 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.
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, with corrective appliances as necessary; 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. Benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and other standard employee benefits.
Conditions of Employment
All candidates are required to pass pre‑employment requirements, including 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 information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
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.
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. Augusta University is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans. The university’s policy is 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 required to pass a background check before starting with Augusta University.
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Worksite address
augusta, GA, 30910, US
Who can apply
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