Correction Staff Nurse - Per Diem - Juvenile Hall Clinic

Kern Medical•Bakersfield, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Kern Medical is seeking a Per Diem Correction Staff Nurse for the Juvenile Hall Clinic. This role involves providing nursing care within a correctional facility under the general direction of a registered nurse. The nurse will perform assessments, screening, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for incarcerated individuals. This position is for per diem employees who supplement department staffing needs and have no guarantee of minimum hours, but must be willing and available to work four (4) shifts per six (6) week scheduling period. The Correctional Staff Nurse classification is distinct from Hospital Staff Nurses due to the unique environment of a locked detention facility, exposure to various patient profiles and facility conditions, and the potential for verbal abuse and injury. This role ranges from entry-level to experienced correctional nursing, requiring limited supervision.

Requirements

Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse by the State of California
One (1) year experience as a Registered Nurse, OR One (1) year of vocational nursing experience providing direct patient care in a correctional health care setting
Possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card at time of hire.
As a continued condition of employment, employee must maintain RQI Provider certification and competency.
A thorough physical evaluation is required. Applicants must be free from conditions which prevent them from performing the work required of a Correctional Staff Nurse I/II.
Applicants will be required to pass an extensive background check and be fingerprinted as they must possess and maintain clearance to be employed in Kern County correction facilities.

Nice To Haves

Depending Upon Assignment: A valid California Class “C” Driver’s License is required at the time of appointment.
Incumbents may be required to possess and maintain specific certificates of nursing competency as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Collects, interprets, and documents data to determine physiological and/or psychosocial risk factors for incarcerated persons.
Records and reports assessment data and makes appropriate referrals.
Communicates and collaborates with physicians and allied health professionals in setting priorities for patient care.
Implements therapeutic care for patients responding to needs due to multisystem disease or complications of treatment.
Performs intake, ongoing assessments, and screenings.
Treats patients according to appropriate standardized procedures and scope of service.
Implements orders written by Physicians or allied health professionals.
Manages and treats contagious and sexually transmitted diseases as recommended by the Kern County Health Department and as ordered by physicians or allied health professionals.
Performs quality assurance monitoring, analyzes results, and participates in process improvement for identified problems.
Accepts assignments and floats to other facilities according to the needs of the Correctional Medicine Department.
Anticipates patient care problems and responds to changes on the unit by prioritizing for emergencies, changes in patient status, and unusual occurrences.
Performs and documents the nursing process consistent with scientific principle and hospital policy.
Enters pertinent information in the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) as applicable.
Schedules appointments for incarcerated persons to see physicians, allied health professionals, or others as appropriate.
Administers and assists with monitoring the Self Administration Medication program (SAM) or other programs as available or designated.
Practices personal safety awareness and advocates for incarcerated persons’ safety.
Responds to changes in the facility, such as lock downs, inmate and ward altercations, riots, medical priorities, quarantines, and exposure to chemical restraints.
Assists in the orientation and training of new staff.
Completes all competencies, mandatory classes, and educational coursework as required.
Maintains confidentiality as prescribed in regulation (Title 15, HIPAA, and the Penal Code).