Corrections Nurse

About the role

The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office is seeking qualified candidates for various Correctional Nurse positions in the Jail Division. These roles include Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse positions.

Responsibilities

• Obtains a health history and assesses for illness or injury on each incarcerated inmate.
• Communicates with Classifications regarding appropriate housing assignment.
• Implementation of medical protocols when appropriate.
• Communicates with Medical Provider regarding health issues, medical treatment and/or medications.
• Administers the correct medication and dosage to the correct inmate.
• Obtains prior medical records when indicated.
• Affirms mental health status of all inmates.
• Implements mental health policy as appropriate.
• Communicates with mental health personnel when psychiatric intervention is identified.
• Implements and monitors appropriate withdrawal protocols.
• Supervises isolation techniques and monitors inmates with communicable diseases.
• Responds to medical situations within the jail.
• Aids medical provider during Doctor Rounds.
• Captures appointments and transfers.
• Performs all medical treatments as required and obtains laboratory specimens.
• Documents appropriate information in each health record.
• Participates in unit staff meetings.
• Orientation and training of new personnel.

Requirements

• Must have a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Colorado.
• Experience in medical assessments.
• Ability to pass polygraph, drug screen and background investigation.
• Well organized and possesses detailed assessment skills.
• Ability to think and act critically.
• Interacts well with others.
• Remains current in correctional health care standards, as well as changes in community nursing care standards.
• Demonstrated understanding of the security issues surrounding inmate health care in a detention setting.
• Prior experience with mental health and substance abuse interventions is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Colorado with experience in medical assessments.

Skills

• Well organized and possesses detailed assessment skills.
• Ability to think and act critically.
• Interacts well with others.
• Remains current in correctional health care standards, as well as changes in community nursing care standards.
• Demonstrated understanding of the security issues surrounding inmate health care in a detention setting.
• Prior experience with mental health and substance abuse interventions is preferred.

Benefits

• Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage.
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• Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements.
• 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave.
• Breast feeding friendly-work environment.
• Sick child care, an infants-at-work policy.
• Access to LifeMart discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!
• Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• PERA 401k.
• Social Security retirement plans.
• Additional Life and Disability Insurance.
• Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance.
• County-paid tuition assistance.
• Eligible for PSLF- Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Free EcoPass.
• Hospital Indemnity.
• ID Theft Protection.
• Pet Insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Vacation and Medical leave.

Pay

Pay Range: $39.21 - $56.44

Specialty Pay: $7/hour extra for all shifts

Pay Range: $26.50 - $38.17

Specialty Pay: $5/hour extra for all shifts

Schedule

Hours of work may vary and may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

This is an extremely clean and safe environment.

All positions are direct employees of the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, not contracted.

No infirmary.