REGISTERED NURSE-DETENTION

About the role

The Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office is hiring a permanent fulltime Registered Nurse to work in the Detention Center.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to the incarcerated population and health care provider support;
• Prepares patients for examination;
• Counsels and educates patients regarding preventive health and lifestyle modifications;
• Responds to inquiries from patients, pharmacies, and providers;
• Maintains inventory of medical and office supplies, drugs and equipment and maintains patient files, records, clinical and progress notes and other patient information;
• Performs intake assessments on new inmates;
• Administers injections and dispenses medications;
• Performs routine laboratory procedures including venipuncture, to include evidence collection, namely blood for DUI investigations;
• Performs emergency medical issues;
• Arranges transport (in conjunction with the Transport Officers) for appointments that occur outside of the detention center;
• May perform receptionist and other clerical duties;
• Provides billing information to Jail Accounting Technician.

Requirements

• The knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are typically acquired through completion of an accredited nursing program and one (1) year medical office, hospital or clinic experience.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in Montana and CPR certification required.
• Detention center nursing experience preferred, but not necessary.

Qualifications

The knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are typically acquired through completion of an accredited nursing program and one (1) year medical office, hospital or clinic experience. Current Registered Nurse licensure in Montana and CPR certification required. Detention center nursing experience preferred, but not necessary.

Skills

• Maintain medical records according to prescribed clinic standards;
• Operate computer systems and related software;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Provide patient care according to prescribed standards;
• Use medical instruments and equipment according to prescribed standards;
• Access and maintain patient medical records according to prescribed standards;
• Follow verbal and written instructions;
• Establish effective working relationships with fellow employees, incarcerated population and citizens.

Benefits

• Health Coverage – 2 Types of Health Plans which includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage;
• Traditional Plan - cost for employee only is $50 per month and with the Wellness incentive, the cost may be reduced to $0 per month for full-time employees;
• High Deductible Health Plan – cost for employee is $0 per month and an additional $1200 per year to a Health Savings Account for full time employees;
• PureView Health Center – preferred clinic provider and no cost to the employee and his/her dependents;
• Retirement Plan;
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays;
• $25,000.00 of Life Insurance and $25,000.00 of AD&D insurance as a new employee;
• Wellness Screening Incentive;
• Gym Membership Reimbursement;
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance;
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

• Four (4), ten (10) hour shifts, either 7am - 5pm or 9am - 7pm;
• Work every 9th weekend and work 12 hour shift, 7am - 7pm;
• When working the weekend, then will work two (2), eight (8) hour shifts during the weekday, and the hours are typically 7am - 3pm.