Jail Nurse II - Sheriff's Office

Salt Lake County • Salt Lake City, UT

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Provides primary medical care, treatment, and case management to prisoners of the Salt Lake County Jails.

Requirements

• Professional licensure in the State of Utah as a Registered Nurse or a Multistate Nursing Compact License.
• Completion of an accredited college or university program and licensed as a Temporary RN Apprentice through the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.
• Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.
• Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position.
• Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing.
• May be subject to post-accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing.
• Upon hire, a two-step Tuberculosis skin test will be required. The first will need to be placed prior to starting employment.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the physical condition of prisoners by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories.
• Formulates medical plans and prognosis based on the patient's condition.
• Consults with physician(s) regarding patient health care plans and treatment; modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patient's responses and condition.
• Provides medical first response to emergency situations in the Jails; initiates triage and determines priority of emergent/urgent care.
• Performs selected invasive procedures for therapeutic and/or diagnostic reasons within the scope of validated competence.
• Follows medical record policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care.
• Creates and maintains required records and legal documents.
• Administers medications; observes patients to assess possible adverse medication interactions and/or side effects and initiates appropriate health care interventions.
• Facilitates communication and reporting to the oncoming shift of health care staff members to promote continuity of patient care.
• Advises patients on health maintenance and disease prevention and provides case management.

What This Job Offers

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