Registered Nurse - Jail Services - Hourly

Nursing Position at Carson City Sheriff's Office

This is a FLSA non-exempt, part-time position, not to exceed 1039 work hours in any fiscal year located at the Carson City Sheriff's Office. Perform a variety of nursing duties involved in assessing, treating, controlling and preventing patient illness and disease; perform physical examinations; identify patients with physical and emotional illness; and administer medications as prescribed for all persons in the custody of the Sheriff of Carson City. This responsibility is limited to those who are in actual custody for whom the City is responsible. This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Examples of Duties

• Collaborate with health care team and follow written protocols in all Registered Nursing practices.
• Perform general physical examinations including heart, neck, pulmonary chest, cardiovascular, abdominal, and other routine exams; initiate and perform selected diagnostic tests ordered by the Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
• Identify physical and emotional illnesses through observations, interpretations of laboratory findings, and analysis of patient charts; administer medications which are prescribed; provide or assist in providing appropriate medical, hospital, or other health care as needed.
• Provide education to patients under medical treatment programs in order to assess their health progress; identify reoccurring problem areas; establish written and verbal plan of care to solve specific problem areas; evaluate, assess, and alter, if appropriate, the established plan of care.
• Interview patients prior to examinations to obtain a variety of information including medical history and background; determine the type of nursing care or community service the patient will need; observe patients for signs of intoxication or possible use of illegal drug; document observations.
• Provide health related education on the prevention of communicable diseases; coordinate health programs with outside organizations and agencies; provide general health related information and instruction to individuals and families.
• Follow up with patients with infections and other illnesses; ensure follow up testing or treatments are completed as necessary.
• Assist with medical emergencies; administer first aid for minor injuries and health problems including fainting, seizures, vomiting, and other minor injuries or health problems.
• Participates in the implementation and development of continuous quality improvement objectives.
• Maintain the operational activities and patient care for assigned clinic or health care program; participate in a variety of nursing responsibilities including administering immunizations, performing pregnancy and tuberculosis tests, and diagnosing and treating clients for drug addiction, sexually transmitted disease and other illnesses.
• Keep accurate patient records regarding immunizations and prescribed dosages of medications; maintain and update files as necessary; make changes regarding employment, address and phone number changes, weight, height, and medical problems.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.
• Prepares a variety of technical, statistical and narrative written reports, correspondence, procedures and other written materials.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with patients, family members, visitors, and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and information including adhering to HIPAA regulations.
• At times may be required to work outside normal business hours and work extended hours to accomplish requirements of the position. Expected to be available to jail services outside of normal working hours for questions pertaining to health of adults and juveniles detained in the Carson City Jail or Carson City Regional Juvenile Detention Center.
• Assist the Carson City Sheriff's Office in developing and implementing policies and procedures that assure high quality health services, based on recognized community and professional standards.
• Conduct, when necessary, appropriate health service training courses for Carson City Sheriff's Office employees, when requested by the Sheriff.
• Provide services within the scope of a Nevada Registered Nurse for all juveniles detained in Carson City Regional Juvenile Detention Center. This responsibility is limited to those juveniles where arrangements for medical services with the juveniles' family doctor at the expense of the parents cannot be made.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.

Typical Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education and Experience: Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nevada; AND one (1) year of nursing experience. REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Nevada State Registered Nursing License
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license

Required Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of: Principles, procedures, methods and techniques of nursing and health care. Principles and practices of nursing diagnosis. Approved medical treatments for a variety of health status. Normal growth patterns of newborns and infants. A variety of contagious and transmittable diseases, how they are contracted and spread, and their proper treatments and immunizations. A variety of possible reactions or side effects to vaccines and immunizations. Procedures and methods of laboratory testing and interpretation. Community agencies and other outside resources available to patients. Medical Terminology. Principles and procedures of medical record keeping. Principles and procedures of medical report preparation. Universal precautions and infection control practices. Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations regarding health care. Computer applications related to the work. Business mathematics, including statistics and financial analysis techniques. Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals, at all levels of responsibility, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained. Communicating effectively in oral and written forms. Skill in: Performing general physical examinations. Preparing and performing selected diagnostic tests in order to evaluate treatments for patients with a variety of infections and illnesses. Systematically assessing the health status of persons and families. Providing responsible and advanced nursing and health care. Administering a variety of prescribed medications, proper vaccines and immunizations. Teaching patients the proper uses of birth control. Responding to emergency situations. Administering first aid. Interviewing patients prior to examinations in order to assess their health statues. Educating patients on a variety of health care related issues. Operating standard medical testing equipment. Preparing, performing and interpreting laboratory tests. Preparing, performing and maintaining confidentiality and security of medical records and reports. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines. Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities. Demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with patients, family members, visitors, and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Supplemental Information

Conditions of Employment:

1. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
2. Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
3. Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.
4. New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation and a drug screen. The fee associated with the background check and drug test must be paid for by the employee prior to beginning employment. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screening.
5. Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at
6. Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.