Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility

A Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility in a State correctional facility, under general direction, provides direct and indirect nursing care to patients; provides clinical supervision and training of nursing staff; collaborates with physicians and other health care providers. These duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Assesses medical needs and evaluates medical requirements of inmates.
• Provides nonemergency medical services during daily sick call in jail; Takes requests for medical services.
• Examines inmates as needed; Dispenses treatment.
• Administers medications and injections; Collects laboratory samples.
• Coordinates medical needs of inmates with jail providers; Works with providers to assess and treat medical conditions.
• Maintains complete medical records for each inmate.
• Has responsibility for providing health services which comply with professional, legal and agency standards.
• Arranges appointments for nonemergency medical and dental care outside the correctional facility.
• Provides for emergency medical needs of inmates; Notifies provider if needed; Contacts local hospital.
• Assesses mental status of inmates during daily sick call or as needed; makes referrals to mental health personnel.
• Orders medications and other supplies.
• Corresponds with other institutions and medical personnel to ensure continuity of care for inmates; Provides medical summaries as requested.
• Provides health education to both deputies and inmates; Promotes prevention and health improvements.
• Performs other duties as required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.