Specifications include, but are not limited to: The State of North Carolina, Department of Public Safety, Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, intends to secure a contract for the provision of statewide Nursing Services as needed to provide Health Care Services staff (RN, LPN, Med Techs/CNA II) who will serve as clinical healthcare providers for juveniles in the custody and care of the Department. The Contractor will provide medical services as needed to Youth Development Centers; Juvenile Detention Centers as directed by the Director of Juvenile Health Services. Historically, temporary HCS staff work 40 hours per week, and the duration of placement is approximately 13 weeks with the option to renew if needed. NC Juvenile code requires developmentally appropriate healthcare be provided to juveniles while held in custody by or committed to DJJDP. Juvenile Health Services is dedicated to meeting the health and health education needs of the youths in Juvenile Justice facilities. Professional healthcare staff screen and assess youth upon admission, develop healthcare plans and provide appropriate interventions and/or follow-up that may include referral for specialty assessment and intervention.
