FAQ's   

1. What does the Nurse do in the Jails? The medical clinics in the jails are set up as ambulatory care facilities. Registered Nurses perform physical assessments and triage care according to nursing protocols. The Licensed Practical Nurses administer unit dose medications, provide wound care management and diabetes care management. Medical assistants and Patient Care Assistants assist the providers and nurses to maintain high standards of care.

2. When does the benefits become available? The benefits become available the first of the month following your date of hire.

3. Is the salary range on the announcements quoted according to your experience? Yes, experience, higher education and certifications are important to have and will be taken into consideration with price quotes once you are offered a position.

4. Is there more than 1 shift? Yes, CHS facilities are open 24 hours, 7 days a week. There are some facilities that have 12-hour shifts while others have 8-hour shifts available. Staff employees rotate weekends.

5. Is there security available on the off shifts? Yes, the detention staff accompanies all nursing and medical staff during all healthcare interventions.

6. Do you need Correctional experience to work at Maricopa County Correctional Health Services? Correctional experience is a plus but all pervious health care experience is beneficial to CHS employment.