Nurse Supervisor

Description

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.

For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice please visit: https://djj.ky.gov

This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following

• Must maintain current licensure in Kentucky as a registered nurse or must maintain a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing for the length of employment in this job title.
• Supervises all nursing shifts, services and personnel within the nursing program of a specified Juvenile Justice facility.
• Serves as facility Health Care Authority.
• Coordinates with doctors, mental health staff and dentist to assess the amount of nursing care necessary for juvenile care.
• Prepares schedules, employee performance documents and submits personnel related matters; i.e., disciplinary issues.
• Trains staff in the administration of medication/first aid/CPR and other health related issues.
• Performs and assists Registered Nurse in carrying out their duties as needed.
• Reviews records to ensure medications are properly administered.
• Applies/enforces department rules, regulations, policies/procedures, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and American Correctional Association (ACA).
• Participates in treatment team meetings and makes progress notes.
• Represents facility at meetings.
• Attends department head meetings.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: (See Special Requirements)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have three years of experience as a Registered Nurse.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A bachelor's degree in nursing will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be licensed in Kentucky as a registered nurse or possess a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing.

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=52116

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=53751

http://www.kbn.ky.gov/

Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in a hospital or institutional setting. May be exposed to patients with infectious diseases or hazards common to a hospital or institutional setting, which requires the following of safety procedures.