Corrections Nurse, Sheriff's Office

Deschutes County Human Resources • Jail, OR

5h • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides professional nursing duties in a corrections' setting that include physical assessments, verification of medication and treatment, TB testing, documentation of medical care, scheduling, and conducting sick calls. Will also be responsible for communicating with medical, mental health, and public health communities, alcohol and or drug detoxification, administering medications, scheduling out-of-facility physician and dental appointments, maintaining statistics, and resolving medical bills.

Requirements

• Knowledge of or experience with: Principles and practices of professional nursing.
• Skill in: Responding to stress and medical emergencies with haste and sound judgment.
• Maintaining medical records and writing clear and concise reports.
• Communicating effectively in both oral and written form.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with individuals, whether members of the public or coworker, from diverse groups and backgrounds.
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing; Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing; OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Must possess an Oregon State Registered Nurse license by date of hire.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, when necessary, to meet employment and agency needs.
• Must pass a driving record review and criminal history background.
• A current driver's license and the state of origin are required.
• Candidates who wish to be considered for this position must include an accurate driver's license number and state of origin on their application under the Personal Information section.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• One year of experience in a hospital or physician's office.
• ICU, medical/surgical, or emergency room experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-emergency medical services in the jail during daily sick-call; takes requests for medical services; examines inmates as needed; dispenses treatment; administers medications and injections; collects laboratory samples.
• Coordinates medical needs of inmates with jail providers; works with providers to assess and treat medical conditions.
• Assesses medical needs and evaluates medical requirements of inmates.

Benefits

• Excellent County benefit package when eligible.
• Robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services.
• Life insurance
• Retirement (PERS)
• Generous paid time-off
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree