Registered Nurse (PRN) - Detention Facility

Sweetwater County; Rock Springs (WY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

EmergencyMD in Rock Springs, Wyoming is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing care to inmates at the Sweetwater County Detention Facility. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, and documenting health issues while coordinating care with health professionals.

The ideal candidate must be actively certified as an R.N. in Wyoming and possess CPR certification. The position includes providing health care education and monitoring health treatments while ensuring adherence to safety practices.

Qualifications

• Must be an actively certified R.N. in Wyoming.
• CPR certification is required.
• Skilled nursing care and assessment abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to inmates.
• Review health histories and conduct health assessments.
• Document health care and maintain records.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor inmates' health.
• Support health care education for staff and inmates.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Medication administration

Health care education

Education

Actively Certified R.N. in Wyoming

CPR Certification

Job description

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the contract Jail Physician, performs nursing assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of ill, disabled or convalescent inmates housed in the Sweetwater County Detention Facility.

Essential Functions

• Provide skilled nursing care to inmates;
• Review initial medical screening of inmates; interview inmates regarding health history and current status.
• Screen complaints to determine if medical attention is needed; review non-emergency requests in a timely manner.
• Make a physical assessment of inmates with medical complaints; prepare for physical exams; log and record inmate exams.
• Refer sick or injured inmates to appropriate health care professional; schedule appointments as needed for medical care.
• Document health care given, prepare and maintain confidential health records.
• Monitor health care given to inmates including treatment and medication; apply first aid when necessary.
• Administer prescribed medication; identify, track and verify medication brought into the detention facility; maintain security and control DEA controlled medication.
• Work cooperatively with Jail Physician, physician's assistants, detention staff, licensed pharmacists and other contact health care providers.
• Assist in maintaining specialized treatment programs such as drug withdrawal, isolation of communicable diseases, dental care, mental evaluations and counselor contacts.
• Act as a resource person for and provide health care education to staff and inmates.
• Provide Tuberculosis Screening and Hepatitis B Vaccination to current employees of the department.
• Adhere to safe work practices and procedures.
• Attend and participate in continuing education seminars and in‑services, staff meetings and related activities; attend workshops, conference, and classes to increase professional knowledge; serve on committees as assigned.

Education and Training Requirements

• Actively Certified R.N. in Wyoming
• CPR Certification