Corrections RN

Ocean State Job Lot; Tennessee; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A county sheriff's office in Tennessee is seeking a Corrections Registered Nurse to oversee inmate healthcare. Responsibilities include conducting intake physicals, supervising emergency care, and reviewing medical reports. Candidates must have completed a Registered Nursing program in Tennessee and maintain a clean criminal record. This role is pivotal for ensuring the health and safety of the inmate population and involves complying with ethical healthcare standards.

Qualifications

• Must maintain good moral character determined by agency background checks.
• Must pass all mental and health evaluations.
• No felony convictions or guilty pleas.

Responsibilities

• Assume duties of Health Administrator in their absence.
• Complete intake physicals on new inmates.
• Conduct nursing supervisor meetings as needed.
• Review previous nursing reports in absence of Health Administrator.
• Conduct random chart reviews when indicated.

Skills

Emergency care administration

Assessment and intake physicals

Chart review

Supervisory skills

Education

Approved Registered Nursing program in Tennessee

Job description

About the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office

INTEGRITYWe adopt an uncompormising approach to the highest ethical standards, being honest, truthful, and worthy of trust.

COMMITMENTWe are dedicated to the development and support of employees and to the highest standards of professional conduct.

DIGNITYWe believe in the importance of treating others with respect and in conducting ourselves in a manner that inspires respect.

PRIDEWe believe in who we are and what we do, and we take ownership of our work.

The Corrections Registered Nurse works under the direction of the Health Administrator. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assumes the duties of the Health Administrator in his/her absence
• Completes intake physicals on all incoming inmates within fourteen days
• Conducts nursing supervisor meetings as needed
• Conducts and/or assists with annual TB testing
• Reviews the detailed nursing reports from the previous evening in the absences of the Health Administrator
• Conducts random chart reviews of all inmate charts when indicated
• Makes appropriate referrals regarding health care issues to other health care professionals
• Supervises and assists with administration of emergency care in the operation of suction and oxygen equipment
• Monitors holding cell records to insure daily physical observations are conducted
• Completes other such duties as the Health Administrator assigns, as needed
• Has completed an approved Registered Nursing program in Tennessee or comparable out-of-state program
• Have and maintain good moral character as determined by an investigation conducted by the agency along with passing all mental and health evaluations and background screenings
• Not have been convicted, pled guilty, or entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony charge