Mental Health RN - Full Time Evenings

Job Type: Full Time
Responsible for delivering healthcare services to inmates within a county jail facility. This role involves assessing and treating a wide range of medical conditions, as well as promoting overall health and wellness among incarcerated individuals. The County Jail Nurse collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the well-being of inmates while adhering to security protocols and county healthcare guidelines.

Maintain accurate and confidential medical records for each inmate, documenting all assessments, treatments, and interventions
Work closely with correctional staff, mental health professionals, and other healthcare providers to coordinate care and address security concerns
Educate inmates about various health topics, including disease prevention, nutrition, and substance abuse, to promote healthier lifestyles
Administer vaccinations, conduct health screenings, and implement infection control measures to prevent the spread of diseases within the facility
Participate in training on security protocols
Performs general/clerical tasks
Develop and implement health promotion programs and initiatives within the jail to encourage healthier behaviors and reduce healthcare disparities
Education equivalent to an associate degree in nursing with 2 years of experience in a jail or similar environment.

Must maintain a Virginia nursing license. Ability to handle medical emergencies, including injuries, overdoses, and psychiatric crises, while ensuring safety and security within the jail environment
Ability to conduct thorough medical assessments
Knowledge of correctional healthcare policies
Ability to adhere to state and county healthcare regulations
Ability to follow strict security procedures and guidelines to maintain the safety of both staff and inmates while delivering healthcare services
May involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (20 - 30 pounds). Assignments may require a rotating schedule which may include working evenings and weekends.
Essential functions are regularly performed in the medical unit within the jail.

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

General Sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all County policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to the policies.

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Full-time employees have access to a wide variety of benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, and a deferred compensation program.
RETIREMENT As a condition of full-time employment, each individual is enrolled in a retirement plan with the Virginia Retirement System that provides a monthly benefit to all retirees for life. All individuals are required to contribute 5% of their gross salary to their retirement account each month as a condition of employment.
LIFE INSURANCE The County of Culpeper provides a basic life insurance plan for all eligible employees. MEDICAL INSURANCE The County offers two (2) medical plans: an HMO & an HSA.
DENTAL INSURANCE The County offers three comprehensive dental plans for employees and their eligible dependents.
HOLIDAY/VACATION/SICK ACCRUALS The County follows the state calendar for paid holidays. Vacation and sick accrual depend on the agency, office, or department in which an individual is employed.
PAY FOR PERFORMANCE The County currently utilizes a merit pay system to determine employee salary increases. This does not apply to Culpeper Human Services.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY The County offers basic income protection in the event an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of his or her position. LONG TERM DISABILITY The County also offers additional income protection that will continue beyond the short term disability period until an employee is able to return to work or reaches retirement age. Whole Life Insurance
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT The County offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that allows employees to set aside up to $2,500 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay for eligible medical, dental, or vision expenses. DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The County offers a Dependent Care Assistance Program that allows employees to set aside up to $5,000 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay eligible dependent care expenses. DEFERRED COMPENSATION The County offers a 457 as another alternative to set aside money for retirement.