Jail Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN)
Clallam County, Port Angeles, WA, United States
Clallam County is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to serve in a full-time Jail Nurse role. Working under the direction of the Jail Nurse Manager, this position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and evaluating patient care plans through assessment, planning, implementation, and collaboration with the healthcare team. Care is delivered in compliance with all applicable agency, local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
This role is based within an adult correctional facility or juvenile detention center and involves providing medical and mental health care, including assessments and medication administration, to individuals in custody. The position requires the ability to work independently while adhering to strict security protocols and maintaining safety in a dynamic environment. Candidates must be prepared to manage risk, maintain professionalism, and deliver high-quality care while supporting the health and well-being of a diverse population.
Utilizes the nursing process to provide quality and efficient patient care according to established standards including: accurately completing admission and other assessments, and collecting, analyzing, and prioritizing assessment data to facilitate proper patient care
Transcribe physician orders
Document nursing assessments into the EPIC program
Prepare and administer medication in accordance with physician orders including: immunizations, antibiotics, narcotic pain medications, vitamins, topical agents, insulin, blood thinners, and allergy antigens.
Initiate standardized procedures, orders, i.e., detox, opiate, alcohol
Perform laboratory procedures and testing to include: blood glucose with visual or meter interpretation; interpretation of skin testing results; dipstick urine; urine specific gravity
Obtain specimens for laboratory testing including but not limited to: venipuncture; straight catheterization for urine collection; throat culture; sputum specimens; stool specimens
Coordinate the activities of his/her shift, responds to the intake area as requested and coordinates/communicates with Correction staff as needed
Maintain a clean, safe, and secure working environment
Triage and communicate with physician or Nursing supervisor any potentially significant medical complaints or observations discovered during routine duties
Respond and initiate lifesaving measures to man-down calls, identify medical emergencies, and arrange for transportation to hospital
May assist in the job shadow portion of the interview process, orientation and training of new and potential staff
May participate in performance evaluations and training of other team members
Under the direction officer or Manager, or according to standing orders, prepares, carries out, evaluates and revises treatment plans for individual patients; coordinates communications between various providers and community resources for patient care and benefits
Provides communicable disease prevention education to individuals and groups identified as at risk
Conducts communicable disease testing and counseling including harm reduction, immunizations, and screening with at-risk persons/population
Collaborates with facility staff regarding client medical care plans
Establishes and maintains cooperative, effective working relationships with coworkers, other employees, and the general public using principles of good customer service
Reports for scheduled work with regular, reliable and punctual attendance
Performs other duties as assigned
Key Competencies for this Position
Ethics and Integrity: Respects and maintains confidentiality. Earns trust, respect, and confidence through honesty, forthrightness, and professionalism in all interactions
Valuing Diversity: Helps create a work environment that embraces and appreciates diversity treats all with acceptance and respect; and values diverse perspectives
Communication: Effective communication skills to convey thought and information clearly and concisely to a broad audience. Strong writing and editing skills
Relationship Building: Proven skills to create and maintain effective teams and partnerships
Multi-tasking: Proven multi-tasking skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments in various stages simultaneously. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Analytical Skills: Analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
Requires knowledge of the field of assignment sufficient to perform thoroughly and accurately the full scope of responsibility as illustrated by examples in the above job description
Education/Training
B.S.N. degree or related advanced nursing degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Associates Degree from an approved nursing program for RN required.
Current Washington State Registered Nurse License
Licenses must be maintained in an active status without suspension or revocation throughout
Experience
Prefer a minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience.
BEFORE SUBMITTING ONLINE APPLICATION
Automatic Disqualifiers
Civil Service Commission Application for Examination
For a complete copy of the job description - click HERE
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This role is based within an adult correctional facility or juvenile detention center and involves providing medical and mental health care, including assessments and medication administration, to individuals in custody. The position requires the ability to work independently while adhering to strict security protocols and maintaining safety in a dynamic environment. Candidates must be prepared to manage risk, maintain professionalism, and deliver high-quality care while supporting the health and well-being of a diverse population.
Utilizes the nursing process to provide quality and efficient patient care according to established standards including: accurately completing admission and other assessments, and collecting, analyzing, and prioritizing assessment data to facilitate proper patient care
Transcribe physician orders
Document nursing assessments into the EPIC program
Prepare and administer medication in accordance with physician orders including: immunizations, antibiotics, narcotic pain medications, vitamins, topical agents, insulin, blood thinners, and allergy antigens.
Initiate standardized procedures, orders, i.e., detox, opiate, alcohol
Perform laboratory procedures and testing to include: blood glucose with visual or meter interpretation; interpretation of skin testing results; dipstick urine; urine specific gravity
Obtain specimens for laboratory testing including but not limited to: venipuncture; straight catheterization for urine collection; throat culture; sputum specimens; stool specimens
Coordinate the activities of his/her shift, responds to the intake area as requested and coordinates/communicates with Correction staff as needed
Maintain a clean, safe, and secure working environment
Triage and communicate with physician or Nursing supervisor any potentially significant medical complaints or observations discovered during routine duties
Respond and initiate lifesaving measures to man-down calls, identify medical emergencies, and arrange for transportation to hospital
May assist in the job shadow portion of the interview process, orientation and training of new and potential staff
May participate in performance evaluations and training of other team members
Under the direction officer or Manager, or according to standing orders, prepares, carries out, evaluates and revises treatment plans for individual patients; coordinates communications between various providers and community resources for patient care and benefits
Provides communicable disease prevention education to individuals and groups identified as at risk
Conducts communicable disease testing and counseling including harm reduction, immunizations, and screening with at-risk persons/population
Collaborates with facility staff regarding client medical care plans
Establishes and maintains cooperative, effective working relationships with coworkers, other employees, and the general public using principles of good customer service
Reports for scheduled work with regular, reliable and punctual attendance
Performs other duties as assigned
Key Competencies for this Position
Ethics and Integrity: Respects and maintains confidentiality. Earns trust, respect, and confidence through honesty, forthrightness, and professionalism in all interactions
Valuing Diversity: Helps create a work environment that embraces and appreciates diversity treats all with acceptance and respect; and values diverse perspectives
Communication: Effective communication skills to convey thought and information clearly and concisely to a broad audience. Strong writing and editing skills
Relationship Building: Proven skills to create and maintain effective teams and partnerships
Multi-tasking: Proven multi-tasking skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments in various stages simultaneously. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Analytical Skills: Analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
Requires knowledge of the field of assignment sufficient to perform thoroughly and accurately the full scope of responsibility as illustrated by examples in the above job description
Education/Training
B.S.N. degree or related advanced nursing degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Associates Degree from an approved nursing program for RN required.
Current Washington State Registered Nurse License
Licenses must be maintained in an active status without suspension or revocation throughout
Experience
Prefer a minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience.
BEFORE SUBMITTING ONLINE APPLICATION
Automatic Disqualifiers
Civil Service Commission Application for Examination
For a complete copy of the job description - click HERE
#J-18808-Ljbffr