Corrections Nurse

Boulder County•Boulder, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Corrections Nurse is responsible for the 24-hour health care of inmates. This includes assessment, implementation of care, coordination with corrections staff, interfacing with the Health Care Authority and facilitation of care with agencies and physicians in the community. Boulder County is a family-friendly workplace dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Colorado with experience in medical assessments.
Must be able to successfully pass polygraph, drug screen and background investigation.
Must be well organized and possess detailed assessment skills.
Must have the ability to think and act critically.
Must interact well with others.
Must remain current in correctional health care standards, as well as changes in community nursing care standards.
Must have a demonstrated understanding of the security issues surrounding inmate health care in a detention setting.
Must have mobility of both arms and legs with the ability to move around the work area unassisted.
Must be able to walk quickly and climb stairs.
Must have the ability and range of flexibility to reach overhead, reach below knees, and to bend over or squat down to perform job functions.
Must have the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.
Must have the dexterity in their hands to pick up small items, hand instruments and implements.
Must be able to sort medication and individually package it in separate containers for distribution to inmates.
Must be able to administer hypodermic injections, draw blood, and take blood pressures.
Must be able to use keys to open doors throughout the facility.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with mental health and substance abuse interventions is preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtains a health history and assesses for illness or injury on each incarcerated inmate.
Communicates with Classifications regarding appropriate housing assignment.
Implementation of medical protocols when appropriate.
Communicates with Medical Provider regarding health issues, medical treatment and/or medications.
Administers the correct medication and dosage to the correct inmate.
Obtains prior medical records when indicated.
Assesses mental health status of all inmates.
Implements mental health policy as appropriate.
Communicates with mental health personnel when psychiatric intervention is identified.
Implements and monitors appropriate withdrawal protocols.
Supervises isolation techniques and monitors inmates with communicable diseases.
Responds to medical situations within the jail.
Assists medical provider during Doctor Rounds.
Coordinates appointments and transfers.
Performs all medical treatments as required and obtains laboratory specimens.
Documents appropriate information in each health record.
Participates in unit staff meetings.
Orientation and training of new personnel.