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Registered Nurse - Jail
Location:
Farmington, UT
Description:
Salary: $68,025 - $105,122 Annually Department: Sheriff's Office Closing Date: Open Until Filled The Jail operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It requires working rotating shifts (days, afternoons & graveyards), holidays and weekends. Both full time and part time positions available. Follow us on Social Media Davis County Sheriff's Office is looking to hire a full-time Registered Nurse . Are you wanting a different type of Nursing career ? This is not your typical RN position, caring for inmates and providing compassionate healthcare in a secure environment is challenging and rewarding. Are you compassionate, mentally strong and known for your positive attitude? If so, please read on! This position pays $68,025 - $105,122 annually , depending on experience. Our excellent benefits start on the first day and include: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Generous annual sick and vacation leave 12 paid holidays Full pension retirement Annual performance increases up to 3.5% 401k match of 4%. Is this the opportunity for you? Apply today! A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A REGISTERED NURSE IN A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY As one of our Registered Nurses, you are the kind of person that needs to be needed and, boy, are you ever needed here. In this position, you are not just punching a clock. You care about people and, in your profession, you affect people profoundly. You keep the inmates healthy, and you have an opportunity to be a positive influence on those whose lives have taken small detours or even very dark turns. You believe in the intrinsic value of all humanity and tend to be both persistent and optimistic--traits that keep you going. You love that your chosen career provides compassion and taking care of the health needs of others as well as new surprises every day. As you work with inmates, you are always respectful and professional. What some people call stressful, you call a worthwhile challenge. QUALIFICATIONS FOR A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER At least 21 years old Graduation from an accredited nursing college or university with a minimum of an Associate's Degree in nursing. Registered Nurse license. CPR certification Must pass the Davis County Sheriff's Office background investigation, including a pre-employment eye detect examination. Preference will be given to applicants with one or more years of experience in ER/Trauma nursing, corrections nursing, or with a paramedic or EMT background. Preference will be given to applicants with a Bachelor's degree in nursing. WORK SCHEDULE Schedules vary and include overtime . This is a 24/7 operation including nights and weekends. ABOUT UTAH From rugged red rocks to superb ski slopes, Utah has it all including 5 national parks! It's both a great place to raise a family and a great place to retire. While structured and traditional , we are equally focused on innovation for the future. Known for our natural resources, we are also brimming with human resources. And, we are committed to attracting and utilizing the best of that human capital to help us accomplish our mission with ever-increasing efficiency and the highest degree of integrity. We show our employees that we value them by offering awesome benefits , work-life balance , and opportunities for professional development . READY TO JOIN OUR MEDICAL TEAM? If you feel that you would be right for this Davis County Sheriff's Office, please fill out our mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you! Full Job Description Below: GENERAL PURPOSE Under the general supervision of the Health Services Administrator, Jail Administrator, or the attending physician, performs working level professional nursing services for inmates housed in the Davis County Jail. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES (Any one position does not include all of the duties listed; nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.) Provides general health care to inmates in detention; Administers treatments and medicines to patients as prescribed and supervised by the Medical Authority; Assists physician and mid-level providers at sick call in performing examinations, taking histories, following up on all orders given, and setting up medications; Maintains treatment records, making note of all medications given, doctor visits and related activities; Monitors, stores and controls medications and medical supplies according to established procedures; Ensures that prescribed medications are administered correctly and as ordered using the formulary. Applies knowledge of drugs and therapeutics in dispensing medication; Schedules hospital/clinic appointments when appropriate; Observes the physical condition and behavior of inmates to insure maximum health care is provided; Makes observation rounds on patients, and records in progress notes. Evaluates symptoms, reactions, and progress of patients on periodic basis, charts, and reports problems to management; Assists the Health Services Administrator to establish procedures to eliminate the spread of contagious diseases to promote infection control; Coordinates dental activities to include inmate dental history forms, dental appointments and follow up of dental orders and care needed; Reviews all medical intake information and assesses who needs to be seen sooner than routine sick call and helps get correct medications ordered; Prepares medication renewal orders for the physician and mid-level providers to sign; Works and maintains eligibility to work all shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, whether assigned or on an as needed or on-call basis; Schedules inmates with mental problems to see mental health therapists and prepares necessary records; Coordinates orders from the physician's assistant and the physician with the pharmacist; Coordinates special medical and transport orders with the security and dietary staff; and Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited nursing college or university with a minimum of an Associate's Degree in nursing. Preference will be given to applicants with a Bachelor's degree in nursing. Preference will be given to applicants with one or more years of experience in ER/Trauma nursing, corrections nursing, or with a paramedic or EMT background. 2. Special Qualifications: Must possess and maintain a State of Utah Registered Nurse license. Possess and maintain an active CPR certification Must pass the Davis County Sheriff's Office background investigation. As part of the background investigation, the DCSO requests that all applicants submit to a pre-employment eye detect examination. Must be at least 21 years of age. Employees driving a personal or a County vehicle for job related travel must possess a valid driver license, maintain the minimum vehicle liability insurance as specified in the Utah Code, and must operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner; new employees with an out-of-state license must obtain a valid Utah Driver License within sixty (60) days of hire date (exceptions for military personnel and their dependents). 3. Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of: general nursing theory and practices; medications, dosage, and side effects; normal and abnormal behavior; departmental policy, procedures and practices. This position may require the driving of a motor vehicle; skill in operating a motor vehicle in a safe manner; ability to insure motor vehicle is operating in a safe manner; knowledge of Utah motor vehicle rules and regulations. Ability to: provide skilled nursing care; set priorities and make judgments regarding case load; recognize community health needs and concerns of patients, and to maintain constructive health care relationships; use sensory perceptions of seeing, hearing, and smelling to be alert and aware of surroundings at all times, and to detect and discern emergency and/or threatening situations; identify dangers involved with handling inmates; adjust and cope with emergency situations; respond to medical emergencies in the jail and administer emergency medical care; interact with inmates on a daily basis; restrain unruly inmates; work in a secure facility and follow all jail security procedures and practices; work rotating day and swing shifts, holidays, and weekends; lift, carry and otherwise move objects weighing up to 35 lbs.; follow written and oral instructions; communicate effectively (orally and in writing). Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Davis County Government
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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Registered Nurse - Jail is a Nurse & Healthcare Registered Nurse Job at Davis County Government located in Farmington UT. Find other listings like Registered Nurse - Jail by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Registered Nurse Jobs.
Registered Nurse - Jail is a Nurse & Healthcare Registered Nurse Job at Davis County Government located in Farmington UT. Find other listings like Registered Nurse - Jail by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Registered Nurse Jobs.