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 :

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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