Registered Nurse - Jail Services - Hourly

Consolidated Municipality of Carson City•Carson City, NV

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a FLSA non-exempt, part-time position, not to exceed 1039 work hours in any fiscal year located at the Carson City Sheriff's Office. Perform a variety of nursing duties involved in assessing, treating, controlling and preventing patient illness and disease; perform physical examinations; identify patients with physical and emotional illness; and administer medications as prescribed for all persons in the custody of the Sheriff of Carson City. This responsibility is limited to those who are in actual custody for whom the City is responsible. This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Requirements

Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nevada
One (1) year of nursing experience
Current CPR certification
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of principles, procedures, methods and techniques of nursing and health care.
Knowledge of principles and practices of nursing diagnosis.
Knowledge of approved medical treatments for a variety of health status.
Knowledge of normal growth patterns of newborns and infants.
Knowledge of a variety of contagious and transmittable diseases, how they are contracted and spread, and their proper treatments and immunizations.
Knowledge of a variety of possible reactions or side effects to vaccines and immunizations.
Knowledge of procedures and methods of laboratory testing and interpretation.
Knowledge of community agencies and other outside resources available to patients.
Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
Knowledge of principles and procedures of medical record keeping.
Knowledge of principles and procedures of medical report preparation.
Knowledge of universal precautions and infection control practices.
Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations regarding health care.
Knowledge of computer applications related to the work.
Knowledge of business mathematics, including statistics and financial analysis techniques.
Knowledge of techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals, at all levels of responsibility, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
Skill in performing general physical examinations.
Skill in preparing and performing selected diagnostic tests in order to evaluate treatments for patients with a variety of infections and illnesses.
Skill in systematically assessing the health status of persons and families.
Skill in providing responsible and advanced nursing and health care.
Skill in administering a variety of prescribed medications, proper vaccines and immunizations.
Skill in teaching patients the proper uses of birth control.
Skill in responding to emergency situations.
Skill in administering first aid.
Skill in interviewing patients prior to examinations in order to assess their health statues.
Skill in educating patients on a variety of health care related issues.
Skill in operating standard medical testing equipment.
Skill in preparing, performing and interpreting laboratory tests.
Skill in preparing and maintaining confidentiality and security of medical records and reports.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
Ability to contribute effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
Ability to demonstrate courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with patients, patients, family members, visitors, and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with health care team and follow written protocols in all Registered Nursing practices.
Perform general physical examinations including heart, neck, pulmonary chest, cardiovascular, abdominal, and other routine exams; initiate and perform selected diagnostic tests ordered by the Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
Identify physical and emotional illnesses through observations, interpretations of laboratory findings, and analysis of patient charts; administer medications which are prescribed; provide or assist in providing appropriate medical, hospital, or other health care as needed.
Provide education to patients under medical treatment programs in order to assess their health progress; identify reoccurring problem areas; establish written and verbal plan of care to solve specific problem areas; evaluate, assess, and alter, if appropriate, the established plan of care.
Interview patients prior to examinations to obtain a variety of information including medical history and background; determine the type of nursing care or community service the patient will need; observe patients for signs of intoxication or possible use of illegal drug; document observations.
Provide health related education on the prevention of communicable diseases; coordinate health programs with outside organizations and agencies; provide general health related information and instruction to individuals and families.
Follow up with patients with infections and other illnesses; ensure follow up testing or treatments are completed as necessary.
Assist with medical emergencies; administer first aid for minor injuries and health problems including fainting, seizures, vomiting, and other minor injuries or health problems.
Participates in the implementation and development of continuous quality improvement objectives.
Maintain the operational activities and patient care for assigned clinic or health care program; participate in a variety of nursing responsibilities including administering immunizations, performing pregnancy and tuberculosis tests, and diagnosing and treating clients for drug addiction, sexually transmitted disease and other illnesses.
Keep accurate patient records regarding immunizations and prescribed dosages of medications; maintain and update files as necessary; make changes regarding employment, address and phone number changes, weight, height, and medical problems.
Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.
Prepares a variety of technical, statistical and narrative written reports, correspondence, procedures and other written materials.
Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with patients, family members, visitors, and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment
Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and information including adhering to HIPAA regulations.
At times may be required to work outside normal business hours and work extended hours to accomplish requirements of the position.
Expected to be available to jail services outside of normal working hours for questions pertaining to health of adults and juveniles detained in the Carson City Jail or Carson City Regional Juvenile Detention Center.
Assist the Carson City Sheriff’s Office in developing and implementing policies and procedures that assure high quality health services, based on recognized community and professional standards.
Conduct, when necessary, appropriate health service training courses for Carson City Sheriff’s Office employees, when requested by the Sheriff.
Provide services within the scope of a Nevada Registered Nurse for all juveniles detained in Carson City Regional Juvenile Detention Center. This responsibility is limited to those juveniles where arrangements for medical services with the juveniles’ family doctor at the expense of the parents cannot be made.
Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.

Benefits

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position.
This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.
New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation and a drug screen.
The fee associated with the background check and drug test must be paid for by the employee prior to beginning employment.
Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screening.
Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment.
Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.