NURSE-CLINIC GENERAL PRACTICE - ST. LOUIS COUNTY JAIL MEDICI

Aspirus Health•Duluth, MN

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse, under the medical direction of clinic physicians and the administrative direction of the Clinic Manager, provides professional nursing care to patients in a county correctional facility. The Nurse coordinates patient care with members of the health care team, educates patients on their care plans, reviews and completes prescription refill requests, oversees the flow of care, and assists with continuous quality improvement efforts. The role supervises clinical tasks performed by Health Technician staff and assists the Clinic Manager and medical staff with developing, implementing, and evaluating practice standards, policies, and procedures. The position is based at St. Louis County Jail in Duluth, Minnesota. It is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position (80 hours biweekly) with an eight-hour day/evening rotation and an every-other-weekend requirement. The listed pay range is $34.79–$50.09 per hour. The role requires a Minnesota Registered Nurse license and BLS certification within 90 days of hire. Nursing experience in a correctional setting is preferred. The work involves prolonged standing and walking, sitting, bending, reaching, and assisting with moving patients and equipment. Employees may lift up to 35 pounds and may work shifts longer than eight but shorter than twelve hours. The work environment has moderate noise and may involve exposure to minor medical equipment hazards, unpleasant patient elements, and bloodborne disease risks.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota.
Within 90 days of hire, obtain BLS certification designated as BLS Provider or Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act and scope of practice, medical clinic operations, Universal Precautions, safety practices, medical record documentation, medication injection principles, and customer relations principles.
Skill in making accurate nursing assessments and planning appropriate interventions.
Ability to assess patients, manage treatment plans, prepare and administer medications accurately, evaluate patient progress, and perform phlebotomy.
Ability to organize and prioritize, problem-solve, exercise good judgment, and make independent decisions within the scope of the job and nursing practice laws.
Ability to delegate appropriately, work collaboratively with diverse staff, communicate effectively, and maintain composure in stressful situations.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and use a telephone and basic keyboarding; willingness to learn and use updated computerized systems.
Ability to write legibly and to see, hear, read, and speak English.
Ability to read and interpret complex documents, write routine reports and correspondence, present information effectively, perform intermediate mathematical tasks, and apply common-sense reasoning.
Ability to provide age-appropriate care based on patient assessment and knowledge of growth and development.
Ability to stand and walk continuously; sit, use hands, and reach as described; and lift up to 35 pounds.
Availability for an eight-hour day/evening rotation and every-other-weekend work.

Nice To Haves

Nursing experience in a correctional setting.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care to patients in a county correctional facility.
Coordinate patient care with members of the health care team.
Educate patients on their care plans.
Review and complete patient prescription refill requests.
Oversee the flow of care.
Assist with continuous quality improvement efforts.
Supervise clinical tasks performed by Health Technician staff.
Assist the Clinic Manager and medical staff with the development, implementation, and evaluation of practice standards, policies, and procedures.
Assess patients, manage treatment plans, prepare and administer medications, evaluate patient progress, and perform phlebotomy.
Balance competing priorities, delegate appropriate tasks, and address multiple issues simultaneously.
Communicate and collaborate with health care staff to meet patients’ needs.
Maintain patient confidentiality and a professional image.