Registered Nurse (RN)

Alamosa County • Alamosa, CO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides patient nursing services to incarcerated persons held in the Alamosa County jail.

Requirements

• Current RN license in State of Colorado
• CPR training
• Keeping current on trends and training in the nursing profession
• Learn and operate software specific to program
• Computer/word processing to include MS-Word, Excel & Outlook
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Decision making in a stressful environment
• Maintain composure with detainees
• Ability to take initiative to accomplishing all tasks assigned
• Ability to work alone and unsupervised
• Ability to work in a confined, stressful environment
• Ability to understand medications and treatments as prescribed by physician
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Ability to work with Law Enforcement personnel to administer health needs of the detainees
• An Associates’ Degree or Bachelor Degree in Nursing
• At least two (2) years of experience as a nurse
• Ability to complete Certified Correctional Health Professional certificate within one (1) year of employment.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License required

Responsibilities

• Identifies the physical, social, and emotional health needs of individuals through systematic assessment utilizing professional skills, health history, physical evaluation, laboratory and other diagnostic tools
• Provides for continuity of patient care by appropriate referral and follow-up
• Attends training on the legal aspects of corrections, security concepts, emergencies, interpersonal communications, unarmed self-defense and Minimum Standards for jails in Colorado
• Required to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, days, weekends and holidays
• Must be able to endure and perform in potentially stressful or hazardous situations and exposure to communicable diseases
• Administer medications and treatments authorized by a heath care provider such as a physician
• Establishes correctional facility care goals and assures quality of care by measuring health care goals and standards
• Complies with procedures, rules and regulations, documents assessments, interventions/treatments and outcomes appropriately
• Maintains confidentiality
• Maintains a cooperative relationship with health care associates
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge
• Performs other related functions as required from the Medical Director and Sheriff
• Computer skills including record keeping as required
• Show up for work on time and be ready to work
• Ability to work schedule to meet all the obligation of the position
• Ability to work independently or in a team
• Ability to follow the policies and procedures of the County and the Sheriff’s Department
• Ability to meet the physical requirements listed below
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree