Registered Nurse (RN) - Jail

ANNUAL SALARY: $73,659

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

 Cass County is seeing a full time Registered Nurse (RN) to work in the Cass County Jail.  Hours for this position include days, evenings, and weekends.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Timely and accurately assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients


• Work closely with correctional staff to provide continuity of care for patients


• Contact practitioner to obtain orders


• Administer prescribed medications, treatments and other tasks as ordered by the practitioner


• Provide emergency first aid care, when appropriate


• Check and record vital signs, blood glucose checks, weight, and other diagnostic tests on-site, when appropriate


• Triage officer intake screenings for necessity and priority at sick call


• Report reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the patients emotional or physical condition


• Provide patient education on topics such as correctional facilities policies and discharge planning


• Record care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms


• Collaborate and coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment, as directed by the practitioner


• Maintain aseptic techniques and infection control precautions as required


• Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reaction/overdose


• Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition


• Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of social and behavioral sciences, particularly as applied to the correctional setting


• Recommend improved procedures, equipment, and supplies to your supervisor


• Notify supervisor of medical or security incidents


• Present/participate in in-service education sessions


• Perform duties within the scope of practice mandated by state and local standards


• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA practices as required by government agencies


• Oversee and delegate duties as expected and allowed under the RN scope of practice


• May be asked to train new hires and coworkers


• Any and all other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate’s degree in registered nursing and one or more years of previous nursing experience


• Correctional nursing experience preferred


• Active North Dakota RN license, in good standing


• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification


• Excellent documentation skills


• Knowledge of the RN scope of practice

Cass County Government is an Equal Opportunity and At Will Employer.