Registered Nurse (RN) - Corrections

Marion County, Oregon; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Medical Trust with employer

Medical and dental insurance

PERS & OPSRP Retirement

Paid vacation and sick leave

11 paid holidays per year

1 paid commissioners holiday per year

2 paid personal days per year

Group Term Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Plan

Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Marion County Sheriff's Office is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join our team. The RN will provide health screening and a range of medical services in a correctional setting, working collaboratively to meet the medical needs of those in custody.

On-site work is required; remote work is not available. The position offers shift differentials, a generous benefits package including retirement, health and sick leave, paid holidays, and life insurance options.

Qualifications

• Professional nurse in a correctional setting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• On-site work in Marion County Sheriff's Office facility.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a professional nurse in the county corrections facility; perform a variety of nursing duties in a correctional setting, exercising independent judgment.
• Dispense or provide for dispensing of medications under the direction of a licensed physician.
• Document nursing assessments, plan actions, and patient education in custody.

Job description

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available. The Marion County Sheriff's Office is seeking a full-time RN to join our team. By providing health screening and services ranging from basic first aid to more serious management of medical conditions and needs, our team works collaboratively to meet the medical needs of those in our care. We believe every employee at the Sheriff’s Office plays a critical role in public safety and service to the community. Throughout 2022, our Institutions Division provided services and supervision to more than 7,000 adults in custody. The ideal candidate will have great communication skills and be willing to work in a team environment. We are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

WAGES

$39.88 - $53.42 Hourly

• Hourly rate negotiable

Shift/Weekend Differential

• Additional $3.92 per hour for hours worked between 6:00 pm and 11:59 pm
• Additional $3.85 per hour for hours worked between 12:00 am and 5:59 am
• Additional $1.65 per hour for hours worked between Saturday at 12:01 am to Sunday at 11:59 pm

Corrections Nurse Incentive

Employees working in the classification of corrections nurse for the Marion County Sheriff’s Office are eligible for 2.5% incentive pay upon successful completion of county trial service, and an additional 3% commencing with the fourth year of service in the classification for a total of 5.5%.

This Position Is Represented By The Marion County Law Enforcement Association (MCLEA). In Addition To The Salary Range Listed Above, RN’s With The Sheriff’s Office Receive a Generous Benefit Package Including

• Retirement Medical Trust with employer contributions
• Medical and dental insurance with generous employer contribution (Marion County pays 95%)
• PERS & OPSRP Retirement (Marion County pays employee's 6% contribution)
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 1 paid commissioners holiday per year
• 2 paid personal days per year
• Employer provided Group Term Life Insurance
• Employer provided Long-Term Disability Plan
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Serve as a professional nurse in the county corrections facility; perform a variety of nursing duties in a correctional setting, exercising considerable independent judgment in all aspects of the medical program; perform physical examinations of inmates and treat or refer them appropriately; dispense or provide for dispensing of medications under the direction of a licensed physician.

Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following

Accurate and thorough chart documentation. Nursing notes are clear, concise and thorough reflecting:

• Signs and symptoms observed
• Nursing assessment
• Plan of actions – per standing order protocol, RN on-call, RN
• Education of adults in custody
• Expected or observed outcome
• Noted changes
• Unusual occurrences
• Outside communications
• Explanation of refusal for treatment
• Discharge summary – completed on clients transferred to other facilities

Accurate And Thorough Nursing Assessment. Professional Nurses Will Be Competent And Knowledgeable In Assessment Of Physical, Mental And Emotional Status Of Adults In Custody Including

• Neurological examination
• Ears, nose and throat assessment
• Respiratory assessment
• Cardiovascular assessment
• Musculoskeletal assessment
• Gastrointestinal examination
• Genitourinary assessment including sexually transmitted disease
• Skin assessment
• Mental and emotional status and counseling
• Dental condition assessment

Accurate and thorough skills and knowledge of nursing procedures. Professional nurses will be skilled and knowledgeable in technical procedures including but not limited to:

• CPR, including A.E.D.
• First Aid
• Emergency response to unstable adults in custody without knowledge of etiology or location on campus.
• Vital signs
• Oxygen administration – n.c./mask/ambu-bag
• Venipuncture
• Contusion – decubitus care
• Wound care including sterile and non-sterile dressing changes
• Treatment with heat or cold direct application
• Injections
• Setting up and delivery of medications (oral, rectal, IM, S.L., S.Q., topical)
• Specimen collections
• Splinting and applications
• Eye and ear flushing
• Weight and measuring
• Delousing
• Enemas and fecal impaction removal
• Chest physiotherapy
• Colostomy care
• Screening and reporting communicable disease
• Universal blood and body fluid precautions (standard)
• Basic isolation techniques
• Catheterization
• Equipment operation: Doppler, EKG, Otoscope, Ophthalmic scope, autoclave, radio communication, computer, wheelchair/crutches, phone, photocopy machine, suction machine, splint placement, application restraints, treatment for capstan and fire extinguishers.
• Respiratory care including tracheostomy maintenance, incentive spirometry and chest physiotherapy.
• Assists or directs adults in custody in skill building to assume self-care in daily living.

Medical Department Operations Are Consistent And Professional. The Professional Nurse Demonstrates The Thorough Capability And Skill To Be Proficient In The Following Areas

• Assessment and follow through on all nursing contact and appropriate reporting of information to the physician
• Consistency in documentation
• Security of narcotics.
• Security of equipment and keys.
• Assuring consultation with outside agencies when necessary
• Equipment check.
• Minor surgery with the physician.
• Interpretation of, reporting and follow-up care of normal or abnormal laboratory results and diagnostic testing with the physician.
• Recognizing and reporting dietary needs for special medical circumstance.
• Maintaining confidentiality of adults in custody's condition and medical records.
• Maintaining functions of unit by assuring the following occurs: (1) Adequate number of forms available, (2) Medications and supplies stocked, (3) Phone calls professionally responded to, (4) Communication of unfinished business to oncoming shift.

The professional nurse will adhere to the security principles and procedures of the facility:

• Respond to intake for assessment and triage of adults in custody with potential or apparent medical problem.
• Respond to all medical crisis and man-down situations.
• Respond to escape, fire and natural disaster.
• Write quality assurance reports for medical errors.
• Write supplemental reports for adults in custody issues requiring disciplinary response.
• Experienced RN may