Registered Nurse (RN)

Middlesex Sheriff’s Office•Billerica, MA

47d•Onsite

About The Position

The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) is seeking qualified Registered Nurses (RN) to work in a correctional setting on two shifts ( 3:00PM-11:00PM and the 11:00PM-7:00AM shifts. The MSO provides 24-hour care to inmates and detainees at Middlesex Jail & House of Correction in Billerica, MA. Applicants must be able to work on all three shifts (7:00AM-3:00PM; 3:00PM-11:00PM; and 11:00PM-7:00AM) when necessary and on weekends and holidays. The position is under the direct supervision of the Health Services Administrator (HSA) or designee in the MSO Health Services Unit (HSU) and is classified within a collective bargaining agreement. The individual selected for the position of Registered Nurse must have the ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job. The individual selected shall also be cognizant of the confidential and sensitive nature of working in a law enforcement agency and must comply with all institutional rules regarding safety and security.

Requirements

Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s degree preferred
Current RN license issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Minimum of three (3) years of RN experience preferred
Prior experience in a correctional or similar setting also preferred
Ability to participate in professional development activities both on and off-site
Work independently, as well as, and with other internal departments in a fast paced environment and execute close attention to detail
Strong written, communication, organizational, analytical, problem-solving and time-management skills
Ability to complete multiple projects in a timely and accurate manner while maintaining comprehensive and cohesive records
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire
Must have an active valid driver’s license and the right to legally operate a motor vehicle in Massachusetts and pass a criminal background check

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of three (3) years of RN experience
Prior experience in a correctional or similar setting

Responsibilities

Assisting physicians with all in-house clinical duties
Performing emergency services as necessary
Dispensing medication as directed
Accounting for medication, supplies and equipment located in work area
Making appropriate entries into infirmary log
Conferring with other shifts regarding patients and other infirmary activities
Conducting intakes, chart reviews and medication verification tasks
Ensuring compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) and National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) standards
Working with State Office of Pharmacy Services (SOPS) with regard to ordering medication and discharge planning
Other work duties as assigned by the Health Services Administrator or designee