Nurse

The purpose of this position is to provide continuity of care for inmates. This position conducts inmate medical assessments, manages medications, manages a caseload, participates in training and related events and maintains documentation. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position does not supervise other employees. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TIME SPENT · Conducts head-to-toe assessments on inmates, which includes vital signs. 20% Manages and administers medications. 50% Maintains medical documentation. 10% Manages caseload, calling on records when needed. 10% Participates in training sessions, mock codes, drills and seminars. 10% Performs other duties as assigned. BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES This position reviews, edits, and provides recommendations on project and team related budgets. PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES Provides project research support on employee training and development projects. ORAL COMMUNICATION DUTIES This position explains County procedures or processes. Communicates and reports inmates’ medical needs. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION DUTIES This position creates or edits documents, internal memos, emails, reports and medical supply requisitions. INTERACTIONS WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC Interacts regularly with internal coworkers and other departmental personnel over the telephone, by email, and/or in person. Incidental contact with the public may occur as part of the work location. INTERACTIONS SPECIFICALLY WITH CUSTOMERS Always (More than 85% in a year) MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED Associate’s Degree in Nursing or above, Licensed Practical Nurse MINIMUM YEARS OF DIRECTLY RELATED EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Some experience providing medical care to inmates in detention or jail facility preferred. New graduates may receive on-the-job experience. PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS REQUIRED Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED Pharmacology, nursing, first aid, and CPR. <td style="width: 6.7in; padding: 0 5.4pt" w