REGISTERED NURSE

Total Compensation $70K+ Join the medical team at the Ada County Jail and use your RN skills in a unique and autonomous environment!
Performs professional nursing work consisting of assessments, developing plans of care and monitoring client physical condition. Performs related duties as assigned. The position is located in the Ada County Sheriff's Office, Jail and Court Services Bureau.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB: § Provides general health care to inmates in detention; § Administers treatments and medicines prescribed and supervised by the Medical Authority for patients; § Assists physician and midlevel providers at sick call in performing examinations, taking histories, following up on all orders given, and setting up medications; § Maintains treatment records, making note of all medications given, doctor visits and related activities; § Monitors, stores and controls medications and medical supplies according to established procedures; § Schedules hospital/clinic appointments when appropriate; § Provides coordination of care duties with Community Health Services to promote inmate continuity of care; § Observes the physical condition and behavior of inmates to insure maximum health care is provided; § Establishes procedures to eliminate the spread of contagious diseases to promote infection control; § Coordinates dental activities to include inmate dental history forms, dental appointments and follow up of dental orders and care needed; § Prepares for sick call by screening kits sent by inmates, and assessing problems, pulls charts or makes new charts, and lists those who need to be seen by the physician, psychologist and midlevel providers; § Reviews all medical intake information and assesses who needs to be seen sooner than routine sick call; § Prepares medication renewal orders for the physician and midlevel providers to sign; § Schedules inmates with mental problems to see the psychologist and prepares necessary records; § Coordinates orders from the physician's assistant and the physician with the pharmacist; § Coordinates special medical and transport orders with the security and dietary staff; and § Provides educational sessions to clients and staff on medically related issues.
Source - Idaho Statesman - Boise, ID
REQUIREMENTSGraduation from an accredited School of Nursing.One year of nursing experience in a public/community health setting such as a detention center, diagnostic center or mental hospital, accredited hospital, or equivalent experience in the community or public health.
Knowledge of: professional nursing principles, procedures and practices; nursing equipment and supplies; laws regulating narcotics, medications and patients' rights of consent.
Ability to: exercise tact, diplomacy and patience; observe and understand physical conditions and behavior; exercise judgment; initiate needed treatment; communicate orally to groups and have good writing skills; and maintain confidential materials and medical records.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Maintain a current license to practice in the State of Idaho. Will need to maintain current certification in CPR and ACLS. Adherence to Nursing Code of Ethics.
* Due to the Sheriff’s Offices attempt to create a relatively smokefree environment for those employees who choose not to smoke because of their growing concern for their health and welfare, applications from nonsmokers only will be considered for employment. Applicants must be nonsmokers for at least eleven (11) months prior to applying.
For more information, visit www.adasheriff.org/jobs or call our job line at 208-577-3333.