Jail Nurse II - Sheriff's Office

Salt Lake County • Salt Lake City, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides primary medical care, treatment, and case management to prisoners in the Salt Lake County Jails. The position assesses prisoners’ physical conditions, develops care plans, responds to emergencies, performs selected procedures within validated competence, administers medications, documents care, and advises patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.

The role is based in the locked-down Salt Lake County Jail and involves direct contact with prisoners. Care is not expected to be provided without the direct observation and assistance of a corrections officer. Positions in the jail work shifts to provide 24-hour coverage and may require holidays, nights, and weekends as needed. The job may involve stress related to human behavior in a jail environment and requires the ability to follow jail security measures and infection-control procedures.

Applicants must hold a Utah Registered Nurse license or a Multistate Nursing Compact License, or have completed an accredited college or university program and hold a Temporary RN Apprentice license through the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing. The successful applicant must pass a fingerprint-based background check and enroll in the continuous RAP Back program. A verified negative drug test is required before starting; random testing and, in some circumstances, post-accident or reasonable-suspicion testing may apply. A two-step tuberculosis skin test is required upon hire, with the first test placed before employment begins.

Requirements

• Utah professional licensure as a Registered Nurse or a Multistate Nursing Compact License; alternatively, completion of an accredited college or university program and licensure as a Temporary RN Apprentice through the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.
• Pass a required fingerprint-based background check and enroll in the continuous RAP Back program.
• Receive a verified negative drug test result before starting the position; subject to random alcohol and drug testing and potentially post-accident or reasonable-suspicion testing.
• Complete a two-step tuberculosis skin test upon hire, with the first test placed before starting employment.
• Knowledge of the Utah Nurse Practice Act, Prisoner Rape Elimination Act, NCCHC medical standards, OSHA standards for biohazardous materials, HIPAA, HITECH, GRAMA confidentiality requirements, and CFR 42 confidentiality requirements for substance use disorder patient records.
• Knowledge of customer service in health care, human behavior and performance, diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental dysfunctions, and public health procedures for treating and controlling infectious diseases.
• Ability to remain aware of surroundings and others’ reactions while providing care to prisoners.
• Ability to monitor and assess medical emergencies and form an appropriate response while maintaining safety.
• Ability to evaluate potential actions, recognize and analyze problems, and apply rules and standard operating procedures to select solutions.
• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships and handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
• Ability to understand and apply jail security measures and follow universal infection-control procedures.
• Ability to push and control a medication cart weighing approximately 150 pounds; walk extensive distances; kneel, bend, and stand for long periods; climb stairs while transporting medical equipment; twist and lift heavy equipment; and lift backboards and transport patients up or down stairs.

Responsibilities

• Assess prisoners’ physical conditions by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories.
• Formulate medical plans and prognoses based on patients’ conditions.
• Consult with physicians regarding patient health care plans and treatment, and modify plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions.
• Provide medical first response in jail emergencies, initiate triage, and determine the priority of emergent or urgent care.
• Perform selected invasive procedures for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes within the scope of validated competence.
• Follow medical record policies and document patient care completely and accurately.
• Create and maintain required records and legal documents.
• Administer medications, observe patients for possible adverse interactions or side effects, and initiate appropriate health care interventions.
• Facilitate communication and reporting to oncoming health care staff to promote continuity of patient care.
• Advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention and provide case management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed