Cass County is seeking 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.
Qualifications
Education
Required
Associates or better in Nursing.