Registered Nurse

Maricopa County

. Provide medically necessary, evidence-based integrated health care to patients going through the judicial system .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $37 - $61 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing integrated health care within the judicial system, including performing nursing assessments, administering medications, and delivering health education. Proficient in emergency response and patient monitoring, with a focus on continuity of care in a correctional environment.

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Registered Nurse LicenseMedical/Surgical ExperienceEmergency Response SkillsIntravenous and Phlebotomy SkillsPatient Assessment and Intervention

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Hard Skills

Nursing ProceduresMedication AdministrationPatient MonitoringCPR/Chest CompressionsDocumentation and Discharge Planning

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationPatient Education

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Nurse License

Industry Keywords

Integrated Health CareJudicial SystemContinuity of CareCorrectional HealthSafety-Sensitive Position

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide medically necessary, evidence-based integrated health care to patients going through the judicial system
Respond to medical needs and provide continuity of care during patients' stays in the county jail system
Provide assessments and implement appropriate nursing interventions
Monitor patient progress and evaluate outcomes
Perform standard nursing procedures appropriate to patient needs
Complete and process required documentation, including plans and discharge planning, comprehensively, objectively, and legibly
Provide health-related education to patients
Administer medication and address other pharmacological needs
Perform basic intravenous and phlebotomy skills
Participate in orientation and training of new employees, contract staff, students, and others
Work at various clinical locations in the Phoenix area within a 5-mile radius

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing, or issued by another state recognized by the Arizona Board of Nursing as a multi-compact license state
Experience as a Registered Nurse in a Medical/Surgical, ER, Urgent Care, or Psychiatric setting valued
Ability to work inside a jail
Ability to respond to emergencies
Ability to get on the floor to perform CPR/chest compressions
Ability to push medical equipment, climb stairs, and lift patients on a gurney weighing up to 35 pounds
Must submit an online application
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy
Drug and alcohol testing required for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sign-on bonus of up to $6,000 for eligible registered nurses
Additional $3.00 per hour for hours worked between 3:00pm and 11:00pm
Additional $4.50 per hour for hours worked between 11:00pm and 7:00am
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit with an 11.98% per-paycheck contribution rate and 100% employer match on Day 1
Overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek