Registered Nurse II - Corrections*

San Bernardino County; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County is seeking Registered Nurses for the Sheriff's and Probation departments to deliver professional nursing care in correctional facilities. The position entails comprehensive medical responsibilities, including assessments and treatments, and offers competitive benefits. Ideal candidates will possess a California RN license and relevant experience in health care settings.

Benefits

Medical & Dental Family Coverage

Up to 4 weeks vacation with cash-out option

Generous pension plan

Annual Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse license in California.
• Two years of experience in health care delivery or six months in a correctional facility is required.
• Must produce and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to inmates and wards in correctional facilities.
• Assist in psychiatric care and medication administration.
• Participate in evaluations for medical and mental health conditions.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Screening

Mental Health Evaluation

Education

Registered Nurse License

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

*$1,500 upon hire and $1,500 upon completion of one year. See MOU for details.
San Bernardino County is recruiting for Registered Nurses who provide professional nursing care and services in the Sheriff's and Probation departments within the juvenile and adult correctional facilities. Medical care is provided to inmates and wards from the time of booking through release. All inmates and wards are medically screened upon arrival and evaluated for medical and mental health conditions which could require continued care and treatment. As part of a team of health professionals, Registered Nurses II - Corrections provide a full range of services including daily sick call, medication administration, treatments, dialysis, radiology services, dental care, and psychiatric care. To learn more about the position, salary and benefits review the Nurse's Unit and Per Diem Nurse's UnitMemoranda of Understanding. The list established by this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Sheriff and Probation department vacancies as they arise while the list remains active. *Official Title: Correctional Nurse II
For more detailed information, view the Correctional Nurse II job description.
Two Excellent Benefits Packages to Choose From!
HEALTH BENEFITS PAID TIME OFF RETIREMENT PERKS

• Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
• Vision: Employee Coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect Attendance Leave
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)

• Generous pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available!
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short/Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement
As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay ($2/hour above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for the California Nurses Association Group, refer to the MBO - CNA BbOU - Benefits Summary Guide .
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Certification:Must possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support certification. Shift:Must be available to work various 8-12 hour shifts on a 24 hour basis, which include day, night, swing, rotating, holidays and weekends. A shift differential of $2.25 per hour evening shift and $3.75 per hour night shift applies. Background: Candidates must not have been convicted of a felony and must successfully pass an extensive background investigation which includes a fingerprint check and polygraph. Physical Demands:Incumbents will be required to immediately respond to emergency situations while on duty which may involve hostile and volatile wards and inmates. Requires the following physical demands: balancing, bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, standing, stooping, turning, twisting and walking long distances both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions; hand and finger dexterity in both hands; ability to manipulate heavy duty security locks and doors; reaching or working above and below shoulder level; normal vision, including color discrimination; normal hearing; and carrying up to 10 pounds. Working Conditions: Working conditions involve exposure to hazardous and infectious materials and communicable diseases. Travel:Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation. Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must possess all of the following:

License: Must possess and maintain a current license as Registered Nurse in the State of California.
-AND-
Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a health care delivery setting involving direct patient care – OR – Six (6) months of experience as a Registered Nurse in a correctional or detention facility, hospital jail ward, psychiatric hospital or psychiatric jail ward. -AND-

Certification: Must produce and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at the time of hire.
Note: License number and expiration date must be listed on the applicationto be eligible.

Examination Procedure:
There will be acompetitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

Applications will be received until a sufficient number of applications are received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration as recruitment may close at any time.

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF).

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.