Posting Date
11/11/25Application Deadline
Open Until FilledPay Range
Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - MaxWhat We Offer
We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays! We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives. Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance. Under the current guidelines for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, the Maricopa County Superior Court is a qualifying employer. Therefore, any full time Judicial Branch employee, who meets other eligibility criteria may be eligible for loan forgiveness under this program. Click here to learn more!
Job Type
Unclassified - JudicialDepartment
D270 Juvenile ProbationAbout the Position
The Nurse Practitioner provides clinical expertise, medical care, administrative services, and leadership to the staff in the medical clinic of the Durango Detention Center.
About The Juvenile Probation Department:
The Juvenile Probation Department of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing innovative and efficient juvenile justice services grounded in evidenced-based practices and research. These services improve the safety of our community, hold youth accountable through developmentally appropriate orientation, and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. Join our Juvenile Probation Department in its mission to promote public safety through positive change as we connect youth to the community and provide opportunities that are delivered with fairness, dignity and respect.
Position Qualifications
We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:
Education:
Graduate of an AMA accredited school of Nursing and an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a valid unrestricted license to practice issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
Specialized Training, Certifications, and/or Other Special Requirements:
Board Certification in Advanced Nursing Practice from The American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) as a Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner. Arizona Registered Nurse & Advanced Practice License.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
State Laws, regulations and statutes that govern health care services and scope of practice as well as OSHA standards and safety practices.
Supervisory practices in patient care.
Skill in:
Implementing effective healthcare practices and the delivery of current standards.
Ability to:
Supervise and mentor staff, reward performance, address deficiencies and resolve conflict.
Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Treat all patients, inmates, and co-workers fairly with dignity and respect.
Preserve and protect patient rights and confidentiality.
Essential Job Tasks
(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)
Provides medical evaluations, consultation, and treatment of patients through age 19, including the prescribing of medications.
Assists treatment team in developing goals and objectives for Special Needs Treatment Plan.
Supervises staff - develops performance plans, conducts evaluations, provides feedback, and assists with staff development, assists with disciplinary measures and corrective action plans.
Participates in the development of patient services data and document encounters according to the Departmental procedures.
Prepares reports and referral information for the Courts and other outside providers as necessary
Participates in peer review, in-service training, quality improvement processes, and other meetings necessary to improve patient care.
Maintains applicable licensure and skills according to the requirements by State law, Departmental Policies, and licensure agencies.
Be on call weekends, evenings, and holidays
Performs other duties as assigned by the Detention Medical Director or other designee.
Working Conditions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to communicate clearly, perceive details of objects that are close by, and maintain various physical positions for extended periods, such as sitting, standing, or walking. The job may involve using hands for tasks such as typing, handling objects, or operating tools, as well as reaching with hands and arms. Occasionally, the employee may be required to move or lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Additional Information
Judicial Branch Human Resources reserves the right to move forward candidates based on the information provided directly on the application. The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs.
Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.
All Judicial Branch offers of employment and continued employment are contingent upon passing a thorough background and/or fingerprint check. Applicants must completely and fully answer any questions regarding felony and misdemeanor convictions including any convictions that have been expunged or set aside. Failure to include criminal history information is grounds for termination of an offer and employment. A conviction may not automatically disqualify an applicant.
The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County participates in the State Retirement systems ASRS or PSPRS. As such, mandatory membership for all full-time employees includes payroll deducted contributions consistent with each retirement system's requirements. The current contribution rate for ASRS is 12.27% and the current contribution rate for PSPRS is 5.84% and up for the defined contribution plan and 8.82% for the defined benefit plan. For more information about contributions and benefits of these plans visit https://www.azasrs.gov/ or https://www.psprs.com/corrections-officer/
Judicial Branch facilities are located throughout Maricopa County. This position may be reassigned to other locations. Assignments will be made based upon the needs of the department.
The Judicial Branch in Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.