Sheriff's Detentions Nurse-26454804

San Diego County Sheriff; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scheduled salary increases

Shift premiums

Free food while on duty

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Joinsdsheriff in San Diego seeks a Detention Nurse to provide medical and mental health services to incarcerated individuals. This entry-level role involves independent nursing responsibilities in a detention facility, requiring a valid California RN license and CPR certification.

Candidates will perform emergency care, collaborate with the medical team, and comply with regulations. Benefits include scheduled salary increases, shift premiums, and free food while on duty.

Qualifications

• Valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license at the time of appointment, maintained throughout employment.
• Current CPR and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) certification, maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency nursing care for inmates, including assessment, treatment, medication administration, and documentation.
• Apply standardized nursing procedures and protocols, including infection control and crisis intervention.
• Collaborate with correctional staff and the medical team to coordinate care.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Customer-focused skills

Education

California Registered Nurse (RN) license

Current CPR and AED certification

Job description

Overview

The Sheriff’s Detention Nurse provides medical and mental health nursing services to incarcerated individuals in the San Diego County detention facilities. The role is entry‑level and requires independent decision‑making within the legal scope of practice under established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency nursing care for inmates, including assessment, treatment, medication administration, and documentation.
• Apply standardized nursing procedures and protocols, including infection control, crisis intervention, and mental health support.
• Collaborate with correctional staff and medical team to coordinate care and maintain safety.
• Maintain accurate medical records and comply with county and state regulations.

Qualifications – Required

1. Valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license at the time of appointment, maintained throughout employment.
2. Current CPR and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) certification, maintained throughout employment.

Qualifications – Preferred

• Experience in correctional, psychiatric, geriatric, critical care, or emergency nursing settings.
• Correctional Health Care Professional (CCHP) certification.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and customer‑focused skills.

Benefits and Premiums

• Base salary commensurate with qualifications with scheduled increases: 5.67% in June 2026, 5.17% in June 2027.
• Shift premiums: $1.50 /hr for evening shifts and $2.50 /hr for graveyard shifts.
• 10 % institutional work‑location premium.
• Free food while on duty and an annual uniform allowance.

Working Conditions

• All nursing encounters occur in a locked detention facility with a deputy present.
• Exposure to communicable diseases, psychiatric illness, unpredictable behaviors, and possible verbal abuse.
• Rotating shifts (morning, midday, night) and work on holidays and weekends.

Background Qualifications

• Honest and trustworthy reputation.
• Felony convictions disqualify; misdemeanor convictions may disqualify depending on type, number, and recency.
• Candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation, including psychological and polygraph testing.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be provided on a case‑by‑case basis to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity

The County of San Diego is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages veterans to apply. Veterans receive preferential consideration under the County's Veteran's Preference Policy.