JOB
Under the general supervision of the Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, RN Charge Nurse, and Registered Nurse, this position evaluates inmates within the scope of their license, and provides necessary and appropriate nursing care while observing all security requirements.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Provide basic patient care and treatments, such as taking temperatures and blood pressure, dressing wounds, treating pressure ulcers, performing catheterizations, starting IV’s
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Carries out designated nursing procedures, including administration of medications, assisting in the planning and formulation of nursing care plans; observes records and reports symptoms, reactions and changes in the conditions of all inmates; provides care based upon inmate need/condition
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Prepare facility and/or prisoner for procedures and x-rays performed by practitioner
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Maintains logs and other reports as directed; assists with the reordering and stocking of supplies; maintains a clean work area
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Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples
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Identifying actual and potential health problems and developing appropriate plan of care or appropriate referrals
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Provides monitoring and/or observation of at-risk individuals
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Record and report patient body temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, pulse oximetry, height, weight, pain scale, and medical history in the electronic health record
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Assist providers with examinations and/or treatments as needed
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Regular attendance and timeliness are required
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITES: Other duties as assigned.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Disqualifiers:
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Undesirable character or reputation
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A felony conviction or felony deferred adjudication against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States
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Conviction including court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of Class B Misdemeanor, or a Class B Misdemeanor within the last ten (10) years
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Arrested for DWI or DUI in the past ten (10) years
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Currently under indictment for any criminal offense
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Sold or manufactured any illegal drugs
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Conviction, guilty plea, or probation for any family violence offense
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Discharge from any military service under less than honorable conditions, or any other characterizations of service indicating bad character
All Employees
o Must be committed to achieving excellence in assigned duties, always in service of the county and community
o Must have ability to earn and keep the trust of fellow employees and the community at large
o Must be approachable and ready to help fellow employees and the general public
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
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Contact with “at risk” clients and persons accursed or adjudicated of misdemeanor and felony offenses, visitors and general public
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Work is performed mostly indoors in a 24-hour/7-day confined, security facility
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Climate-controlled environment. Significant contact with the public, elected officials, department heads, and other County employees
