Job Summary
Under the direction of the Health Services Administrator (HSA), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Registered Nurse (RN), and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), this role supports the daily operations of the Luna County Detention Center Medical Department. This position assists the nursing staff with fundamental nursing duties and is involved in a wide range of medical tasks, such as responding to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to patients of correctional facility. Also assists with initial examination upon in-take and responding to day-to-day medical issues with inmate population. The ideal candidate will have the skills to deal with individuals at all levels, including detainees, officers, and other Detention Center employees.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
- Provides rapid response to apparent medical emergencies throughout the correctional facility
- Assesses and identifies health problems of new patients and develops medical records.
- Additional care is provided based upon assessment of the patient and obtaining historical information.
- Document medical history, treatment, and prescription drug use for patients
- Helps to restock, sterilize, and maintain medical emergency bags and equipment
- Additional duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Successful completion of an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic course
- Current and unrestricted certification or registration in state of employment
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen
- Prior experience in a correctional or jail setting is preferred
Supervision:
Works under the direction of the HSA, NP, RN, and LPN.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
Competencies
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication with all coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients
- Excellent verbal and written comprehension
- Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to use a computer and use/learn a variety of software, including site-specific computer programs
- Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment
- Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates
Employment Requirements
- Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
- Must have current CPR/BLS certification
- Must have current TB test (taken within one year)
- Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook
- Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers
- Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements
Security Requirements
Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures
Physical/Mental Requirements
This position routinely requires (but is not limited to) the following:
- Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs·
- Ability to position oneself in different spaces
- Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information.
- Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances·
- Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations
- Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds
Work Environment
Work is performed inside a correctional facility. Employees are exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates, including exposure to blood borne pathogens. Employee is expected to work in accordance with all security rules and regulations to minimize the risk of danger and/or harm to themselves or other employees.
Other
Employee must comply with all current and future State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations, court orders, Administrative Directives and standards and policies, including those of professional organizations such as ACA, NCCHC, etc.
Pay: From $24.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
