Registered Nurse (RN) - Detention Center

City of Santa Fe Springs; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision & dental coverage

Retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Sick leave & vacation

Job summary

Gallatin County Sheriff's Office Detention Division seeks a registered nurse to provide professional medical care to inmates and staff. You will work with the medical provider and clinic director to ensure timely, evidence-based care within facility policies.

The role requires an Associate Degree in Nursing, RN license, and Montana nursing licensure with strong communication skills and the ability to maintain medical records confidentially.

Qualifications

• Must have a nursing degree and RN license with Montana licensure.
• Knowledge of corrections nursing principles, safety, and inmate rights.
• Ability to maintain accurate medical charts and protect confidentiality.
• Effective written and verbal communication; respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional medical care to inmates and staff based on individual needs.
• Collaborate with medical provider and Detention Center Clinic Director to ensure timely care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure confidentiality.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate care within facility policies.

Skills

Corrections nursing

Professional nursing

Medical terminology

Emergency response

Medical records management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

RN license

Montana State Board of Nursing licensure

Tools

Medical equipment handling

Job description

Position Overview

This position is located in the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office Detention Division and is responsible, with the medical provider, for ensuring the delivery of health care in a timely and clinically appropriate manner to inmates and or staff. Ensures those served receive consistent and appropriate care in accordance with established local, federal and state policies, procedures, regulations and guidelines. Provides professional medical care to inmates based on their specific needs. This position is supervised by the Detention Center Clinic Director.

Qualifications

This work requires knowledge of the principles and practices, theories, laws and authorities of corrections nursing, professional nursing, and medicine that includes: medical terminology, diagnostic and preventative techniques; pharmacology; communicable disease follow up and interventions; immunizations; operation and maintenance of equipment used in patient care; community resources; health care records management; interpersonal relations; health education and counseling; Detention Center policy and procedures; inmate rights; common safety hazards and precautions; and the ability to apply knowledge; maintain accurate medical charts and records; handle sensitive and confidential information; communicate effectively both in writing and verbally; responds to emergency situations; and establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work. This position is required to make independent determinations that could have significant ramifications and must possess excellent verbal and written skills. Position requires use of a variety of medical equipment and tools.

Education & Experience

The required knowledge and skills are generally acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a minimum of an Associates Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Professional Nursing, Certification at a minimum as a RN and two (2) years of job related work experience. Requires licensure granted by Montana State Board of Nursing or equivalent.

As a condition of hire, the final candidate will be required to successfully pass a criminal history check and background investigation.

Supplemental Information

Applicants for this position must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state of Montana, provide own transportation to conduct out of office job duties (mileage reimbursement provided under the County policy), and to be insurable under the County's liability policies.

Health Benefits

• Individual health benefits premium is paid at 100% for full-time employees and pro-rated based on hours worked for part-time employees
• Includes limited vision and dental coverage (Dental is provided by MetLife and includes a dental buy-up option)
• Dependent health benefits premium is offered at very low costs
• Coverage is effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Talkspace: In-Network behavioral health support through virtual counseling & psychiatry
• Optional Supplemental Coverage is offered through Mutual of Omaha including Voluntary Accident Policy, Voluntary Critical Illness Policy and Voluntary Life Insurance Policy (also available for dependents)
• FREE unlimited access and care to PMR Clinic East. This is a private Clinic and is available to all employees and family members who are enrolled in our health benefits.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS

Optional pre-tax, out-of-pocket medical expenses & day care expenses

COUNTY PAID LIFE INSURANCE

$50,000 Group Life Insurance Policy (eligible employees only) (age reductions apply)

COUNTY PAID LONG TERM DISABLITY INSURANCE

Eligible employees only, benefit duration shortens once a specific age is reached

Retirement

• County employees are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• County Deputies and Detention Officers are covered by the Sheriff's Retirement System (SRS)
• An optional supplemental 457 deferred compensation plan/ROTH is available through Empower and Nationwide

Paid Parental Leave

• Eligible employees are offered a maximum of six weeks (240 hours) of paid parental leave for the bonding and care of a newborn child or adoption of a child

Sick And Vacation Leave

• Employees accrue 12 sick days and 3 weeks of vacation per year, depending on years of service. (Hours are pro-rated for part-time employees)
• Leave starts accruing on an employee's date of hire and can be used as soon as time is in the books.

Holidays

• The County observes 11 legal holidays in even numbered years (Federal Election Day) and 10 legal holidays in odd numbered years.
• A Floating Holiday is available to eligible employees after six months.

HEALTH CLUB MEMBERSHIPS

Discounted rates are offered at participating clubs with payroll deduction.

Employee Assistance Program

• Offers a confidential counseling hotline and up to six sessions with a Licensed Professional Counselor at no cost to the employee. This program is also available to dependents.

WORLDWIDE TRAVEL EMERGENCY PROGRAM AND WILL & LEGAL PREPARATION SERVICES

• Limited 24/7 services anywhere in the world
• Will and limited legal service

Tuition Assistance

• The County offers partial reimbursement of qualifying tuition expenses

Bilingual Pay

• Gallatin County allows for bilingual pay to employees that provide translation services to County departments and offices. The bilingual pay allows for extra compensation to employees that provide this service.

Gallatin County does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.