Registered Nurse

Posting Date

08/31/26

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Pay Range

• Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max
• $37.30 - $43.22 - $49.15 - $61.00

The expected ENTRY pay range for this position based on experience and equity within the Judicial Branch is $43.91 to $61.00 per hour.

This position is Non-Exempt under the FLSA.

What We Offer

We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays! We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives. Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance. Under the current guidelines for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, the Maricopa County Superior Court is a qualifying employer. Therefore, any full time Judicial Branch employee, who meets other eligibility criteria may be eligible for loan forgiveness under this program. Click here to learn more!

Job Type

Unclassified - Judicial

Department

About the Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care, and health-related services to adolescents in a secured detention facility while contributing as an active member of an interdisciplinary team.

Registered nurses work a 12-hour shift to fill the hours of operation which are Monday through Sunday from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

About The Juvenile Probation Department:

The Juvenile Probation Department of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing innovative and efficient juvenile justice services grounded in evidenced-based practices and research. These services improve the safety of our community, hold youth accountable through developmentally appropriate orientation, and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. Join our Juvenile Probation Department in its mission to promote public safety through positive change as we connect youth to the community and provide opportunities that are delivered with fairness, dignity and respect.

Position Qualifications

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications :

Education:

Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of Nursing

Other Requirements:

A valid, unrestricted Registered Nurse License issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing or a license issued by another state recognized by the Arizona Board of Nursing as a multi-compact license state.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Positions in Detention are subject to Tuberculosis (TB) testing. All offers of employment are subject to the successful completion of new employee processing and a negative TB result prior to the start date.

Our Preferred Candidate Has:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing

Three (3) to five (5) years of previous job-related experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Standardized Nursing Procedures

Registered nurse principles, procedures, and techniques used in the care and treatment of medical and psychiatric patients

Medical and psychological terminology

Standard medical documentation and record-keeping

Basic symptoms of medical, emotional and mental disorders

Basic symptoms and treatment of alcoholism and drug abuse (including overdose), communicable diseases, and public health outbreaks

Laboratory results and common current medical terminology

Control, preparation, and administration of medications

Common drugs and medications

Current standard asepsis protocols, awareness of Universal Precautions, and Bloodborne Pathogen procedures

Proper handling and administering of biologicals

Current technology and trends in the profession

Applicable safety policies and OSHA standards

Skill in:

Using professional judgment to ascertain and apply appropriate intervention techniques with patients in crisis

Exercising appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information

Ability to:

Work cooperatively with health care providers and staff

Clearly and accurately document patient information in the medical record

Operate a personal computer

Communicate effectively orally and in writing with a variety of individuals

Demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making abilities

Always preserve and protect patients’ rights and confidentiality

Essential Job Tasks

(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)

Provides direct nursing care and treatment in accordance with established Standardized Nursing Procedures and department policies and procedures

Provides assessments and implements appropriate nursing interventions

Performs assessments of patients to make the determination of patient condition, need for treatment, medications, and/or referrals

Conducts a thorough technical assessment: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, height, weight, venipuncture, urine tests, pregnancy tests, blood glucose, PPD placements, injections, and inoculations according to nursing protocols

Monitors patients progress as necessary and evaluate outcomes

Administers medication and addresses other pharmacological needs as protocol dictates

Completes and processes all required documentation in a comprehensive, objective and legible manner

Provides health-related education as appropriate to patient needs

Participates in orientation and training of new employees, contract staff, and students

Completes special projects as requested

Identifies and fulfills educational needs to enhance nursing skills

Completes required classes and education credits

Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS)/ Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

Organizes and maintains a clean work environment

Completes health screenings at a detainment facility that operates 24/7, administers medications, inventory on medications, reviews health care request forms, and sorts medical complaints based on the needs of immediate medical treatment

Performs assessments as medically indicated and complete transfer summaries for continuity of care

The first responder to a medical emergency on-site

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a detention facility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to communicate clearly, perceive details of objects that are close by, and maintain various physical positions for extended periods, such as sitting, standing, or walking. The job may involve using hands for tasks such as typing, handling objects, or operating tools, as well as reaching with hands and arms. Occasionally, the employee may be required to move or lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Additional Information

Judicial Branch Human Resources reserves the right to move forward candidates based on the information provided directly on the application. The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs.

Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.

All Judicial Branch offers of employment and continued employment are contingent upon passing a thorough background and/or fingerprint check. Applicants must completely and fully answer any questions regarding felony and misdemeanor convictions including any convictions that have been expunged or set aside. Failure to include criminal history information is grounds for termination of an offer and employment. A conviction may not automatically disqualify an applicant.

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