Registered Nurse

Position Overview

Registered Nurses (RN) provide a full range of nursing services to inmates, including assessing, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementing, and evaluating the medical condition of inmate patients. RNs share information with other health care team members and contribute to the maintenance or restoration of health status. All correctional institution employees, including RNs, are also responsible for maintaining the security of the institution.

• Assess and identify health problems of new inmates and initiate medical records and special needs POR's.
• Respond to day‑to‑day medical issues and emergencies with patients.
• Administer prescribed treatments and medications as needed.
• Prepare medical equipment, records, and rooms for examinations of patients, assisting the provider if necessary.
• Practice sound pharmacology practices in preparation, maintenance, administration, and documentation of prescribed drugs and/or IV delivered therapies.
• Maintain IVs for IV therapies as needed.
• Meet regularly with the HSA to review medical services administered to patients; may serve as Charge Nurse or Acting Supervisor in the absence of the HSA, responsible for delegation of assignments among staff.
• Be aware of emergency procedures in the event of emergency or crisis situations and the appropriate plan of action governed by triage and written guidelines.
• Capable of giving CPR instructions and take charge in a CPR emergency; if trained, responsible for using AED equipment.
• Demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment: AED, EKG, blood pressure device, oxygen, sterilization, glucometer, doppler, pulse oximeter.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Delegate tasks appropriately to lower level licensure employees.
• Educate patients regarding diet, hygiene, and methods of prevention of chronic medical diseases.

• Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated state accrediting agent at the time the program was completed by the applicant.
• Current and unrestricted license as Registered Nurse; must maintain license.

• Experience in correctional healthcare preferred, but not required.

• 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 learn a variety of software, including site‑specific computer programs.
• Demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment.
• Respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates.

• Maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Current TB test (taken within one year).
• Adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook.
• Willing to assist coworkers in job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers.
• Maintain confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements.

• Undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures.

• 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 transport objects up to 50 pounds.

Work is performed inside a correctional facility. Employees are exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates, including…