Correctional Health Nurse – Inmate Care

County of Culpeper, VA; Culpeper (VA); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The County of Culpeper, VA is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide healthcare to inmates in the county jail. You will assess and treat a wide range of medical conditions, coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure security protocols are followed while delivering compassionate care.

Responsibilities include administering medications and vaccines, maintaining confidential medical records, educating inmates on health topics, and participating in security training.

Qualifikationen

• Associate degree in nursing and 2 years jail experience.
• Criminal background check required.
• Valid Virginia RN license; CPR and ACLS required.

Aufgaben

• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions as prescribed.
• Maintain confidential medical records for each inmate, documenting assessments, treatments, and interventions.
• Coordinate care with correctional staff, mental health professionals, and other healthcare providers.
• Educate inmates about health topics, disease prevention, nutrition, and substance abuse to promote healthier lifestyles.
• Administer vaccinations, conduct health screenings, and implement infection control measures.
• Dispense and monitor medications, ensuring adherence and addressing side effects.
• Participate in training on security protocols.

Kenntnisse

Medical emergencies

Medical assessments

Correctional policy

Regulatory compliance

Security procedures

Interpersonal skills

Stress management

Patient confidentiality

Ausbildung

Associate degree in nursing

RN license (Virginia)

Jobbeschreibung

The County of Culpeper, VA is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide healthcare to inmates in the county jail. You will assess and treat a wide range of medical conditions, coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure security protocols are followed while delivering compassionate care.

Responsibilities include administering medications and vaccines, maintaining confidential medical records, educating inmates on health topics, and participating in security training.