Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Under the supervision of the facility's Registered Nurse Administrator and the supervising physician, performs a variety of routine, non-emergency medical duties for the purpose of initial screening of new arrivals and diagnosis of ongoing and new medical problems.

Essential Job Functions

• Monitor disbursement of medications as directed by the facility physician to ensure they are administered in accordance with standing orders. Inventory medical supplies needed for sick call. Submit requisitions for replacements and additional supplies as required by the facility physician so supplies will be on hand when needed.
• Conduct brief medical screening on each new arrival within 24 hours of admission. Complete medical information forms and keep on file to ensure the staff has information available to safely provide for residents' physical needs. Schedule new arrivals for physical examination by the facility physician. Notify the Nurse Administrator of any unusual or contagious health problems so that the spreading of contagious infections or diseases is contained.
• Conduct in-house sick call under the direction of the facility physician and make recommendations as appropriate to excuse the inmate from the schedule to see the facility physician to insure the health and safety of the resident is maintained. Under the guidance of the Nurse Administrator and the facility physician, provide in-service training to staff regarding emergency medical procedures, administering medications, etc., so the health and well-being of the residents is maintained and contract requirements are met.
• Establish and maintain confidential health records and medical files on all residents, insuring that forms and procedures are updated on a regular basis so that contract requirements are met. Maintain confidentiality obtained through job duties regarding residents, employees, vendors, outside agencies, etc., so that sensitive information is only given on a "need to know" basis.
• Comply with facility safety rules; take appropriate corrective action to ensure work is performed in a safe manner and without injury to self or others. Communicate effectively with staff in a manner that promotes a team spirit.

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of current treatment modalities.
• Good communications skills both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to make an accurate assessment of medical needs; refer to appropriate medical personnel.
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Ability to provide personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support and/or other personal care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associates degree in Nursing and a valid Registered Nurse License.
• Must pass background check (driver's license, criminal history, and wanted persons).
• Must possess a valid New Mexico Class D driver's license. Incumbent shall be appointed to drive a Santa Fe County vehicle while conducting County business.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

Detention center setting, incumbent may at the discretion of the Corrections Director operate within the Adult Detention Facility or Youth Development Program. Office areas are well illuminated and are relatively quiet. Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, lifting (25 lbs. max.); must be able to visually observe residents and staff; hear, understand, and interpret resident and employee behavior; detect odors through sense of smell for such things as marijuana and alcohol. Resident population may become unruly at times, requiring quick reflexive responses. Work is primarily in an office environment. Some fieldwork may be required in various weather conditions. May be required to work evening and weekend hours. Manual and finger dexterity required. Incumbent will be subject to random pat down searches and random drug screening. May be subject to exposure to CRT's VDT's and UV rays. Essential employees shall be required to work assigned shifts regardless of adverse weather conditions or holidays.

Conditions of Employment:

Selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening. Additionally, selected candidate must submit to and pass a county paid criminal background screening. Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver's License as incumbent shall be appointed to drive a County vehicle during the performance of his/her duties.

Santa Fe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Santa Fe County to ensure equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, age, physical or mental handicap, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, serious medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or political affiliation.

Santa Fe County is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time and part-time employees who work 20 hours per week. You will receive plan booklets, which give you more detailed information about each of these programs.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Gym Membership

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• Health Benefits
• Leave and Retirement
• Additional Employee Benefits
• Employee Development Program