Staff Nurse - Jail Health Services
About The Position
We are currently seeking a Staff Nurse to join our Jail Health Services department. This position is a 0.7 FTE (7 shifts/ pay period), 8-hour shifts, Day/ Night and every other weekend. Jail Health Services is under contract with Hennepin County Medical Center and the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office to provide medical services to the jail inmate population. The Hennepin County Jail is the largest and busiest pre-trial adult detention center in Minnesota with approximately 35,000 individuals booked into the jail each year. Initial medical screenings are done at the time an inmate is booked into the jail to triage for urgent medical needs. Before their 14th day of incarceration, all inmates receive a mandatory health assessment and Tuberculosis screening. The jail offers medical, mental health and dental services on a 24 hour basis and the clinic also operates a 4 bed infirmary unit for hospital diversion.
Requirements
- Must have 1 year of RN experience on Med/ Surg, Mental Health, Addiction Medicine, TCU or have completed a preceptorship at the jail
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of Minnesota
Nice To Haves
- Certification in area of clinical specialty
- BSN Preferred. Bachelor of Nursing degree is strongly encouraged. Advancement in academic education will be discussed as part of individual professional development during the annual performance review.
Responsibilities
- Protecting, promoting, and optimizing health
- Preventing illness and injury
- Alleviating suffering through the treatment of the human response
- Partnering with the patient, their family and significant others
- Documenting interventions and an individualized plan of care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
