Corrections Nurse

Oregoncounties; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 86,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six months vacation and sick leave up‑

Low-cost family health insurance

Job summary

Oregoncounties is seeking an experienced Corrections Nurse to perform initial health assessments and ongoing care for adults in custody within the county jail. The role requires clinical judgment in a multi-team setting and adherence to medical standing orders.

Responsibilities include triage, maintaining records, monitoring detox patients, and coordinating outside referrals while ensuring compliance with state and county regulations. A valid Oregon RN license is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited RN program.
• Experience in client education, STD/HIV education, trauma assessment.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial health assessment and ongoing care for adults in custody.
• Triage patient care and arrange outside referrals when needed.
• Maintain complete medical records for each patient.
• Monitor drug/alcohol detox patients for stability.
• Review billing for services and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient care

Medical records

Education

Registered Nurse program

Job description

Prioritize your health and wellbeing!

Work for Jefferson County and take advantage of six month’s worth of vacation and sick leave upfront and low-cost family health insurance! Enjoy work-life balance.

Salary Range

$86,327.46 – $110,339.58

Summary

Under direct supervision of the Public Health Nurse Supervisor, and the general supervision of the Public Health Director, the experienced RN performs first-line assessment and care of Adults in Custody (AIC) in the County Correctional Facility exercising considerable independent judgment in all aspects of the medical program within a multi-team network.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Corrections Nurse performs a variety of duties in the jail facility, to provide initial screening, care, and application of medications to adults in custody, including record keeping of services. This position works in a clinical environment/Jail with deadlines and a high level of public contact, ranging from congenial to confrontational.

Essential Duties

• Provide initial health assessment and ongoing health care to all AICs.
• Continually assess mental health status of all AICs, identifying change in emotional parameters.
• Assess and act upon all AICs medical requests within forty-eight hours.
• Maintain complete medical records for each AIC.
• Triage patient care and make necessary outside referrals to ensure their welfare.
• Assess and monitor all drug/alcohol detox patients for medical stability or change in status.
• Ensure compliance with state and county regulations and medical standing orders.
• Ensure that Correctional Deputies are compliant with health care policies.
• Establish administrative policies and procedures for the department.
• Counsel and provide testing for all STDs & communicable diseases for patients.
• Continue with outside resources to promote optimal outcome for patients.
• Ensure that all medications, lab tests and health care management are in the best interest of the patient.
• Maintain inventory of all medical supplies, including medications, check expiration dates and order when necessary.
• Stock infirmary.
• Monitor the biohazard waste box and call for pick-up as necessary.
• Review all billing for services.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of principles and practices of professional nursing.

Abilities

Requires ability to function independently with minimum supervision; act in a professional manner within a secured environment; work flexible hours/shifts; respond to stress and medical emergencies with haste and sound judgment; maintain medical records; write clear and concise reports; communicate effectively in both oral and written form; operate a computer; operate general office equipment; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals, whether members of the public or coworker, from diverse groups and backgrounds. Ability to use microscope, computer and basic medical equipment. Ability to pass a background check.

Physical Abilities

Ability to sit, walk and stand for extended periods of time. The ability to stoop, bend, kneel or crawl occasionally. Ability to lift, push or pull more than 30 lbs when necessary. Subject to pre-employment physical capacity testing to this job description and any other SO requirements.

Education and Experience

Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse program. Experience in client education. STD/HIV education/examination, trauma assessment and correctional nursing training and experience.

Licenses and Certifications

Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon. A valid Oregon driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Working Conditions

Work is performed indoors and outdoors where some safety considerations exist from physical labor and handling of light-to-medium weight, yet, awkward materials.

Probationary Period

This position is based on the successful completion of a nine-month probationary period.