Registered Nurse

Santa Fe County NM

Santa Fe (NM)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

16 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life and AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Gym Membership

Job summary

Santa Fe County NM is seeking an RN to oversee initial screening of new arrivals and ongoing medical care for residents. The role reports to the Nurse Administrator and involves coordinating with physicians and staff to ensure health needs are met.

Responsibilities include managing medications, maintaining health records, and training staff on medical procedures to uphold safety and compliance. A valid NM RN license is required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Nursing and a valid RN license.
Experience or ability to conduct medical screenings and maintain records.
Ability to work with staff and supervise medical duties in a detention setting.

Responsibilities

Screen new arrivals within 24 hours of admission.
Monitor medication distribution per standing orders and manage supplies.
Establish and maintain confidential health records for residents.
Provide in-service training on emergency procedures and meds administration.
Ensure safety, compliance, and proper conduct of health services.

Skills

Knowledge of treatment modalities

Good communication

Medical assessment skills

Caregiving abilities

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse License

Job description

Primary Purpose Under the supervision of the facility’s Registered Nurse Administrator and the supervising physician, performs a variety of routine, non-emergency medical duties for the purpose of initial screening of new arrivals and diagnosis of ongoing and new medical problems.

Essential Job Functions

Monitor disbursement of medications as directed by the facility physician to ensure they are administered in accordance with standing orders. Inventory medical supplies needed for sick call. Submit requisitions for replacements and additional supplies as required by the facility physician so supplies will be on hand when needed.
Conduct brief medical screening on each new arrival within 24 hours of admission. Complete medical information forms and keep on file to ensure the staff has information available to safely provide for residents’ physical needs. Schedule new arrivals for physical examination by the facility physician. Notify the Nurse Administrator of any unusual or contagious health problems so that the spreading of contagious infections or diseases is contained.
Conduct in-house sick call under the direction of the facility physician and make recommendations as appropriate to excuse the inmate from the schedule to see the facility physician to insure the health and safety of the resident is maintained. Under the guidance of the Nurse Administrator and the facility physician, provide in-service training to staff regarding emergency medical procedures, administering medications, etc., so the health and well-being of the residents is maintained and contract requirements are met.
Establish and maintain confidential health records and medical files on all residents, insuring that forms and procedures are updated on a regular basis so that contract requirements are met. Maintain confidentiality obtained through job duties regarding residents, employees, vendors, outside agencies, etc., so that sensitive information is only given on a “need to know” basis.
Comply with facility safety rules; take appropriate corrective action to ensure work is performed in a safe manner and without injury to self or others. Communicate effectively with staff in a manner that promotes a team spirit.

Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of current treatment modalities.
Good communications skills both verbally and in writing.
Ability to make an accurate assessment of medical needs; refer to appropriate medical personnel.
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Ability to provide personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support and/ or other personal care.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Nursing and a valid Registered Nurse License.
Must pass background check (driver’s license, criminal history, and wanted persons).
Must possess a valid New Mexico Class D driver’s license. Incumbent shall be appointed to drive a Santa Fe County vehicle while conducting County business.

Working Conditions

Detention center setting, incumbent may at the discretion of the Corrections Director operate within the Adult Detention Facility or Youth Development Program. Office areas are well illuminated and are relatively quiet. Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, lifting (25 lbs. max.); must be able to visually observe residents and staff; hear, understand, and interpret resident and employee behavior; detect odors through sense of smell for such things as marijuana and alcohol. Resident population may become unruly at times, requiring quick reflexive responses. Work is primarily in an office environment. Some fieldwork may be required in various weather conditions. May be required to work evening and weekend hours. Manual and finger dexterity required. Incumbent will be subject to random pat down searches and random drug screening. May be subject to exposure to CRT’s VDT’s and UV rays. Essential employees shall be required to work assigned shifts regardless of adverse weather conditions or holidays.

Conditions Of Employment

Selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening. Additionally, selected candidate must submit to and pass a county paid criminal background screening. Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver’s License as incumbent shall be appointed to drive a County vehicle during the performance of his/her duties.

Santa Fe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Santa Fe County to ensure equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, age, physical or mental handicap, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, serious medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or political affiliation

Santa Fe County is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time and part‑time employees who work 20 hours per week. You will receive plan booklets, which give you more detailed information about each of these programs.

Benefits Offered