Jail Nurse - Sheriffs Office

Slco • Salt Lake City, UT

245d • $68,773 - $103,160

About The Position

The Jail Nurse position at Salt Lake County offers a unique opportunity to provide primary medical care, treatment, and case management to prisoners within the Salt Lake County Jails. This role is integral to ensuring the health and well-being of incarcerated individuals, and it requires a commitment to serving the community with compassion and professionalism. The position comes with a competitive salary range of $68,773.12 to $103,160.72, depending on experience, along with a $5,000 sign-on bonus and additional premium pay. Salt Lake County values a healthy work-life balance and offers numerous benefits to support its employees.

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 Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.
• Successful completion of a two-step Tuberculosis skin test upon hire.
• Ability to pass a required background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the physical condition of prisoners by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories.
• Formulates the medical plan and prognosis based on 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 scope of validated competence.
• Complies with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care.
• Initiates 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 on-coming shift of health care staff members to promote continuity of patient care.
• Advises patients on health maintenance and disease prevention and provides case management.
• Applies universal infection control procedures.

Benefits

• 12 Holidays
• Up to 24 vacation days
• 12 sick days
• One personal day every year
• Health and wellness programs
• Opportunities for professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree