Circuit Court Of Jackson County, Missouri
	Vacant Position
	Date: 01/21/2022 Posting No.: 2021147
	REVISED & REPOSTED

Salary Range For Internal/Rehire Applicants: $28.33 - Hourly

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW; INTERNAL APPLICANTS GO TO EPICOR ESS (The internal application for promotion/transfer may be obtained on the HR ICON on Lotus Notes) Employment Specialist: Amanda Riley, Jannice Okoye. Applicants for clerical positions which require skill testing must be tested for consideration. ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES APPLYING FOR THESE POSITIONS MUST SUBMIT AN INTERNAL APPLICATION FORM TO HUMAN RESOURCES.

MAJOR TASK STATEMENTS & REPRESENTATIVE ACTIVITIES (Percentage of Time):
(The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job; other tasks may be assigned. The area to which the job is assigned will govern which duties apply. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities, work shift/schedule, facility, or department to meet business and organizational needs as necessary, including, but not limited to the re-assignment of employees and positions, elimination of positions, and opening, moving, or closing of facilities and units.)

25% Perform physicals, standard testing, and triage medical complaints.

· Conduct general medical assessments of youth which involves taking vital signs, administering screenings, administering, and interpreting tests (such as urinalysis and TB) and developing health history.
· Assess specific medical illness, complaint, injury, or need of youth to determine condition, which may involve examinations.
· Administer medication, and/or care and treatment in accordance with approved nursing techniques, and which may involve referral to physician, hospital, or clinic.
· Order and monitor medical supplies, equipment, and medication.
· Travel to hospital, or clinics for test results, prescriptions, and other matters.
· Keep abreast of public health requirements and current medical trends and developments.

· Maintain all documentation associated with medication administration.
· Order medications from pharmacies, and per physician’s orders.
· Prepare and maintain health histories, and all related medical records.
· Provide Medication Aide Certification training to ensure competency of staff to administer and document medications, recognize adverse reactions, etc..
· May package and dispense prescription medication.

· Confer with physicians, hospital staff, and other health professionals regarding youth’s health and coordinate all aspects of health care needs.
· Discuss health care needs or medical condition of youth with parents/guardians, Case Management Officers, to ensure proper follow-up care and medical concerns/interventions.

· Provide Medication Aide Certification training to ensure competency of staff to administer and document medications, recognize adverse reactions, etc..
· Provide other training on health care topics, first aid, CPR, blood borne pathogens, etc..
· Maintain training records and monitor for re-certification and reporting purposes.
· Educate and counsel with youth regarding preventive health habits, and proper hygiene.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

(Education above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required general experience; experience above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.)

EDUCATION: Minimum of a two year degree from a State board approved school necessary to obtain license as stated under special requirements.

EXPERIENCE: Two years’ experience as a Registered Professional Nurse in a clinical setting, such as assisting a physician, ER, Orthopedics, or Pediatrics.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Must possess and maintain a valid license as a Registered Professional Nurse as certified by the Missouri State Board of Nursing, and provide proof of such.

· Must have ability to attain valid certification to instruct in first aid/CPR procedures and medical certification, and provide proof of such.

· Must submit to and pass sex offender registry check, and MO/KS child abuse & neglect checks.

· Must submit to and pass criminal background check as prescribed by the Court.

· All applicants for this position are subject to testing for illegal drug use prior to appointment.

· Employees in this position are subject to random and reasonable suspicion testing for illegal drug use.

· Final employment offer is dependent on successfully passing physical exam and physical abilities performance testing.

· Knowledge of modern principles, practices, methods, and techniques of the nursing profession.
· Ability to relate to and counsel youth with behavioral problems.
· Ability to make appropriate medial assessments of adolescent youth.
· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
· Ability to read handwritten or small printed words.
· Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally, and in writing.
· Ability to relate in a positive fashion to individuals from a variety of cultural, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
· Ability to maintain professionalism during crisis.

· Work is performed within a secured, or non-secured facility.
· Possible travel to area hospitals, labs, or other locations..
· Subject to youth whose behavior is volatile and potentially violent.