Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Juvenile Services

Annual Salary: $112,694.40 - $146,515.20

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Juvenile Services provides advanced professional nursing care which includes the delivery of primary health care, diagnoses, and treatment of common medical conditions, health education and counseling; plans, coordinates, administers, reviews and evaluates nursing and related health services provided in Juvenile Services programs; and performs related work as required.
 

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​Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in nursing and sufficient advanced, specialized nursing training to qualify for the State of Nevada certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, with a subspecialty of pediatrics or family medicine.
 
License Or Certificate

• A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nevada is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
• Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with the Nevada State Board of Nursing is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
• A Practitioner Dispensing Certification with the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy is required within three months of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
• An Active Prescribing - D license with the Nevada State Board of Nursing is required within three months of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
• A valid driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.

Ideal Candidate Criteria

• Licensed APRN with experience providing care to children and adolescents.
• Passionate about the mission and committed to supporting youth in detention.
• Comfortable working in a detention medical clinic performing a wide range of APRN functions: vaccines, testing, physicals, treating injuries and illnesses, intake screening, diagnosing, interpreting lab and medical results, prescribing, making referrals, and more.
• Skilled at communicating and collaborating with detention staff, probation officers, and mental health teams.
• Able to consult effectively with parents, probation officers, and other providers regarding youth care.
• Flexible to work non-business hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Organized, professional, and resilient in high-need youth environments.