Registered Nurse; RN - Jail

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - Jail
ANNUAL SALARY: $73,659

CLOSING DATE:
Open Until Filled

POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

Cass County is seeing a full time Registered Nurse (RN) to work in the Cass County Jail. Hours for this position include days, evenings, and weekends.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Timely and accurately assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients

* Work closely with correctional staff to provide continuity of care for patients

* Contact practitioner to obtain orders

* Administer prescribed medications, treatments and other tasks as ordered by the practitioner

* Provide emergency first aid care, when appropriate

* Check and record vital signs, blood glucose checks, weight, and other diagnostic tests on-site, when appropriate

* Triage officer intake screenings for necessity and priority at sick call

* Report reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the patients emotional or physical condition

* Provide patient education on topics such as correctional facilities policies and discharge planning

* Record care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms

* Collaborate and coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment, as directed by the practitioner

* Maintain aseptic techniques and infection control precautions as required

* Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reaction/overdose

* Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition

* Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of social and behavioral sciences, particularly as applied to the correctional setting

* Recommend improved procedures, equipment, and supplies to your supervisor

* Notify supervisor of medical or security incidents

* Present/participate in in-service education sessions

* Perform duties within the scope of practice mandated by state and local standards

* Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA practices as required by government agencies

* Oversee and delegate duties as expected and allowed under the RN scope of practice

* May be asked to train new hires and coworkers

* Any and all other duties as assigned

REQUIRED

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

* Associate's degree in registered nursing and one or more years of previous nursing experience

* Correctional nursing experience preferred

* Active North Dakota RN license, in good standing

* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

* Excellent documentation skills

* Knowledge of the RN scope of practice

Cass County Government is an Equal Opportunity and At Will Employer.