DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS

Address: Adobe Mountain School/Health Unit
2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85027

Salary: $92,400 - 120,000 

Grade: N2

Closing Date: 02/27/2026

Under the supervision of the Health Services Administrator (HSA), the Correctional Nursing Supervisor 2 is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, maintaining, coordinating, and evaluating the nursing services at Adobe Mountain School. The Correctional Nursing Supervisor 2 provides direct supervision of the nursing staff and other ancillary staff to ensure that there is timely access to care and complete documentation in the health records. The Correctional Nursing Supervisor 2 ensures that the health unit is staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week by nursing staff. Under the guidance of the HSA, the Correctional Nursing Supervisor 2 participates in quality assurance initiatives and peer reviews of nursing services, and performs other duties appropriate to this position.

Ensure high quality nursing services are provided through consistent engagement with nursing staff
Coordinate work schedules/time sheets, staffing/shift requirements, schedule changes, and/or utilizing nurse registry as needed
Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring nursing staff
Attend, participate in, or lead meetings as assigned by the HSA
Collaborate with secure care administration and staff to coordinate services for youth health care
Assign and follows up on nursing correspondence/communication with families and outside stakeholders (e.g., hospital staff)
Monitor credentialing and licensing requirements of staff and work with state licensing boards, as assigned by the HSA
Assist with writing and updating policies, procedures, and protocols (e.g., standard work), as assigned by the HSA
Monitor medications, vaccinations, TB testing, and other areas of health care, as assigned by the HSA
Participate in direct patient care as needed
Provide training for nursing and secure care staff at Adobe Mountain School
Assist with employee tuberculosis (TB) skin test program

Knowledge:
ADJC mission, vision, and values
Nursing care and health record documentation
All aspects of medication administration including monitoring for side effects
Federal and states laws, rules, and regulations related to professional nursing and health care standards
Nurse Practice Act, Arizona State Board of Nursing Scope of Practice
ADJC Policies and procedures, National Commission on Correctional Health Care Standards
Staffing, training, coordination and provision of nursing services
Principles, skills, and techniques of supervision and management
Clinical nursing protocols, including emergency procedures
Quality Assurance and Continuous Quality Improvement
Software, including but not limited to: Google Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides

Skills:
Administration and evaluation of nursing treatment services
Clear and concise clinical report writing
Decision making and clinical judgment
Interpersonal relations
Crisis management, positive communication
Individual and group dynamics
Staff development and training
Schedule development and management in a 24/7 facility
Adapting to change required by budget and/or staffing shortages

Abilities:
Verbal and written communication
Utilization of resources for information and troubleshooting
Ensuring the delivery of high quality clinical services through effective supervision
Development of cohesion and teamwork in the Health Unit
Managing the nursing staff for maximum effectiveness
Developing and maintaining good working relationships with professional staff
Exhibiting respect, responsibility, and positive communication

The ideal candidate will possess the following:
National Commission on Correctional Health Care Certificate is preferred
Experience working as a supervisor in the public sector
Experience working with adolescents
Experience in an acute care setting
Experience in emergency/urgent care setting
Experience in a psychiatry setting
Bilingual skills in Spanish/English are preferred but not required

Bachelors Degree in Nursing
A valid, non-restricted active nursing license from the State of Arizona
Five years experience working with patients
Three years of correctional healthcare experience
Experience as a Nursing Supervisor
Must possess a current healthcare professional CPR card

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a comprehensive background investigation, drug screening and pre-employment physical examination.

Current State of Arizona employees: In order to be considered for this position, it requires acceptable performance history as demonstrated by not have been issued a letter of suspension or have been involuntarily demoted within one year preceding this job posting close date, and have an overall rating of “meets expectations” or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function on the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license records checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked or suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.010).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
-Affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans
-Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
-10 paid holidays per year
-Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
-Sick time accrued at 3:42 hours bi-weekly
-Deferred Compensation Program
-Wellness Plans

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

This position participates in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).

CORP Tier 3 is a Defined Contribution, 401 (a) retirement plan
Employer matches contributions
Contributions are made on a pre-taxed basis
Employees can choose investments that suit their goals and risk tolerance
Employees are fully vested after 3 years of service

Attention current State of Arizona employees: Please contact our Human Resources Office at employment@azdjc.gov if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602)542-9261. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.