Posting Date 08/11/26 Application Deadline 08/24/26

Pay Range

$45.50 - $65.50 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Job Type Unclassified Department Correctional Health About the Position As the Charge Nurse, this position provides direction to staff on shift to provide appropriate, world-class patient care to patients going through the judicial system. The Charge Nurse is responsible for providing clinical direction and guidance for health assessments, clinical interventions, and more to ensure efficiency within our ITR (Intake, Transfer, and Release) facility.

About Us

It's time for you to utilize and perfect your talents. Correctional Health Services is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, providing 24/7 medical, dental, mental health, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment (i.e., Medication Assisted Treatment and Opioid Treatment Program). Our department's culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance their expertise. Apply now to work with a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals. Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose 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 our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including an incentive Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ We Require Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a hospital or ambulatory care setting A 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 We Also Value

Experience

in a correctional setting Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP)

Experience

serving as a lead/senior nurse or in another capacity that involves clinical oversight of other nurses or medical staff

Experience

managing workflow at a correctional booking facility similar to Maricopa County’s Intake Transfer and Release Center or other similarly high-volume intake facility Job Contributions Functions as a lead nurse on shift; develops clinic assignments and duties of nursing staff to ensure that patient care needs are met Supports the ITR Nurse Manager and Supervisor with initiatives to maintain clinic compliance with NCCHC and organizational standards In partnership with nursing leadership, communicates and drives operational improvement and change management initiatives within the clinic(s) Supports ITR nursing staff growth and development by mentoring and providing guidance Provides on-site orientation to new staff following new employee orientation, including outlining job responsibilities, policies and procedures, and proper use of equipment Creates and maintains an inclusive work environment that respects diverse ideas, backgrounds, and styles Creates, drives, and maintains a positive employee culture Analyzes ITR needs and makes recommendations to Nursing Manager or Supervisor Ensures that any bottlenecks are addressed and minimized in pre-booking at the ITR Reviews nursing documentation and Electronic Health Record queues to ensure that nursing tasks are completed (ID Screening, TB reads, Health Assessments, Facility Moves, Alerts, Sick Call Appointments, etc.) Ensures availability of equipment and supplies necessary for the daily operation of the clinic Communicates with nursing staff on shift and provides direction to optimize workflows. Ensures that anything medically necessary is completed before patients are moved out of ITR to assigned housing location

Working Conditions

Ability to work inside a jail and stand, walk, and bend for extended periods of time throughout the shift while accurately handling a high volume of work, communicating with a culturally diverse patient population, and adapting to frequent changes, interruptions, and unscheduled tasks Position includes day or night shift work, which may include weekends and holidays Active and valid BLS, CPR, and First Aid Certifications that meet the AHA curriculum standards, with in-person skills test and hands-on demonstration components, are required upon hire Travel or floating to various clinical locations is required within a 5-mile radius Must be able to respond to emergencies Must maintain CPR and First Aid certification and get on the floor to perform CPR/chest compressions, push medical equipment, climb stairs, and lift patients on a gurney Must be able to pass a fingerprint background check and maintain MCSO jail access Selection Procedure Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process. Apply Now! We are Maricopa County. Who is that, you may ask? Forbes has rated Maricopa County one of Arizona’s Best Employers in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home. You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are you interested in! Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it! Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package. Thinking about career options, then please think about us! We are Maricopa County, and we are looking forward to working with you!