Corrections Nurse

Corrections Nurse

Registered Nurse: Jail Division

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.

When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

Examples of Duties

• Obtains a health history and assesses for illness or injury on each incarcerated inmate.
• Communicates with Classifications regarding appropriate housing assignment.
• Implementation of medical protocols when appropriate.
• Communicates with Medical Provider regarding health issues, medical treatment and/or medications.
• Administers the correct medication and dosage to the correct inmate.
• Obtains prior medical records when indicated.
• Assesses mental health status of all inmates.
• Implements mental health policy as appropriate.
• Communicates with mental health personnel when psychiatric intervention is identified.
• Implements and monitors appropriate withdrawal protocols.
• Supervises isolation techniques and monitors inmates with communicable diseases.
• Responds to medical situations within the jail.
• Assists medical provider during Doctor Rounds.
• Coordinates appointments and transfers.
• Performs all medical treatments as required and obtains laboratory specimens.
• Documents appropriate information in each health record.
• Participates in unit staff meetings.
• 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. Frequently uses peripheral vision to observe and monitor multiple persons and activity.
2. Hearing - Dual hearing is required. Nurses are constantly required to listen to multiple audible inputs simultaneously.
3. Sense of Smell - Intact. Occasionally uses olfactory sense to detect illegal use of drugs or chemicals.
4. Speech - Nurses must have the ability to speak and understand English clearly within normal parameters.
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. Hand 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.

Benefits

As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:

• Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage.
• Additional Benefits include:
• Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements
• 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave
• Breast feeding friendly-work environment
• Infants-at-work policy
• Access to LifeMart and Benefits Hub discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!
• Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• PERA 401k
• Social Security retirement plans
• Additional Life and Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
• County-paid tuition assistance
• Eligible for PSLF- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Free EcoPass
• Hospital Indemnity
• ID Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• 8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave
• Generous paid time off
• Holidays
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King's Birthday January
• Presidents' Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Indigenous People's Day
• General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day November
• Friday after Thanksgiving*
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