Corrections Nurse

Corrections Nurse

Hiring pay: $39.21 - $47.82

Pay Range: $39.21 - $56.44

Specialty Pay: $7/hour extra for all shifts

Licensed Practical Nurse: Jail Division

Hiring pay: $26.50 - $32.33

Pay Range: $26.50 - $38.17

Specialty Pay: $5/hour extra for all shifts

Differentials: Night Shift - $5-6/hour (dependent on day)

Weekends - Add $2/hr. per shift

$100 bonus for covering an open shift

Hours of work may vary and may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Our Corrections Nurse positions are a variable percentage of FTE (benefitted) or hourly (not benefitted), depending on availability. This is an extremely clean and safe environment. All positions are direct employees of the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, not contracted. No infirmary.

The Corrections Nurse is responsible for 24-hour health care of inmates. This includes assessment, implementation of care, coordination with corrections staff, interfacing with the Health Care Authority and facilitation of care with agencies and physicians in the community.

Boulder County is a family-friendly workplace dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Examples Of Duties

1. Obtains a health history and assesses for illness or injury on each incarcerated inmate.
2. Communicates with Classifications regarding appropriate housing assignment.
3. Implementation of medical protocols when appropriate.
4. Communicates with Medical Provider regarding health issues, medical treatment and/or medications.
5. Administers the correct medication and dosage to the correct inmate.
6. Obtains prior medical records when indicated.
7. Assesses mental health status of all inmates.
8. Implements mental health policy as appropriate.
9. Communicates with mental health personnel when psychiatric intervention is identified.
10. Implements and monitors appropriate withdrawal protocols.
11. Supervises isolation techniques and monitors inmates with communicable diseases.
12. Responds to medical situations within the jail.
13. Assists medical provider during Doctor Rounds.
14. Coordinates appointments and transfers.
15. Performs all medical treatments as required and obtains laboratory specimens.
16. Documents appropriate information in each health record.
17. Participates in unit staff meetings.
18. Orientation and training of new personnel.

Required Qualifications

Education and experience: Must have a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Colorado with experience in medical assessments. Must be able to successfully pass polygraph, drug screen and background investigation. Notwithstanding the provisions of Colorado Constitutional Amendment 20, Medical Marijuana, and Amendment 64 legalizing the limited use of marijuana, the use or non-duty related possession of marijuana by a Sheriff's Office employee is a violation of federal law and is prohibited while employed. Knowledge, skills and abilities: Must be well organized and possess detailed assessment skills. Must have the ability to think and act critically. Must interact well with others. Must remain current in correctional health care standards, as well as changes in community nursing care standards. Must have a demonstrated understanding of the security issues surrounding inmate health care in a detention setting. Prior experience with mental health and substance abuse interventions is preferred.

Supplemental Information

Functional requirements:

1. Vision - Single eye correctable vision is acceptable. Minimum peripheral vision for single vision is 900 on the ear side and 700 on the nose side. Frequently uses peripheral vision to observe and monitor multiple persons and activity.
2. Hearing - Dual hearing is required. When tested by use of an audiometric device, does not have an average hearing loss in the better ear greater than 40 decibels at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without a hearing aid when the audiometric device is calibrated to American National Standard. Nurses are constantly required to listen to multiple audible inputs simultaneously such as portable radio conversations, telephone conversations, conversations with inmates or others, noises within the housing units.
3. Sense of Smell - Intact. Occasionally uses olfactory sense to detect illegal use of drugs or chemicals. Occasionally uses the olfactory sense to evaluate the presence of toxic vapors, smoke, and fuels.
4. Speech - Nurses must have the ability to speak and understand English clearly within normal parameters. Constantly uses voice to communicate with other officers, professionals, prisoners, and the public in person and by telephone and two-way radio. Clear diction and audible volume is required.
5. Body Movement - Nurses must have mobility of both arms and legs with the ability to move around the work area unassisted. Must be able to walk quickly and climb stairs. Must have the ability and range of flexibility to reach overhead, reach below knees, and to bend over or squat down to perform job functions. Must have the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.
6. Hands and Arms - Must have the dexterity in their hands to pick up small items, hand instruments and implements. Must be able to sort medication and individually package it in separate containers for distribution to inmates. Constantly must be able to write patient information in medical charts daily, write reports, and treatment plans. Must have a sense of feeling in their hands and fingers to take a pulse rate, and palpate injuries. Must be able to administer hypodermic injections, draw blood, and take blood pressures. Must be able to use keys to open doors throughout the facility.
7. Lifting - Constantly must be able to lift and carry cartons of medical and office supplies. Occasionally must be able to help lift, turn, and roll disabled inmates and to assist inmates in and out of beds, wheelchairs, toilet facilities, and showers.