Registered Nurse (RN)

Cass County Government; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cass County Government is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to work in the Cass County Jail. Shifts include days, evenings, and weekends to support continuous inmate care and safety. Essentials include assessing, planning, and delivering nursing care; administering medications; and coordinating with correctional staff to ensure continuity of care, documentation, and HIPAA compliance.

R.N. license for North Dakota in good standing, BLS certification, and at least one year of nursing

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in registered nursing with one or more years of nursing experience.
• Active North Dakota RN license in good standing.
• BLS certification.
• Excellent documentation skills and knowledge of RN scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to inmates.
• Collaborate with correctional staff to provide continuity of care.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Provide emergency first aid when needed.
• Record vital signs and other diagnostics on-site.
• Triage intake screenings for necessity and priority.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA practices.

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

North Dakota RN license

BLS certification

Job description

Cass County is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to work in the Cass County Jail. Hours for this position include days, evenings, and weekends.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Timely and accurately assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients
• Work closely with correctional staff to provide continuity of care for patients
• Contact practitioner to obtain orders
• Administer prescribed medications, treatments and other tasks as ordered by the practitioner
• Provide emergency first aid care, when appropriate
• Check and record vital signs, blood glucose checks, weight, and other diagnostic tests on-site, when appropriate
• Triage officer intake screenings for necessity and priority at sick call
• Report reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the patients emotional or physical condition
• Provide patient education on topics such as correctional facilities policies and discharge planning
• Record care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
• Collaborate and coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment, as directed by the practitioner
• Maintain aseptic techniques and infection control precautions as required
• Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reaction/overdose
• Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition
• Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of social and behavioral sciences, particularly as applied to the correctional setting
• Recommend improved procedures, equipment, and supplies to your supervisor
• Notify supervisor of medical or security incidents
• Present/participate in in-service education sessions
• Perform duties within the scope of practice mandated by state and local standards
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA practices as required by government agencies
• Oversee and delegate duties as expected and allowed under the RN scope of practice
• May be asked to train new hires and coworkers
• Any and all other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate's degree in registered nursing and one or more years of previous nursing experience
• Correctional nursing experience preferred
• Active North Dakota RN license, in good standing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Excellent documentation skills
• Knowledge of the RN scope of practice

Cass County Government is an Equal Opportunity and At Will Employer.