Registered Nurse - Detention Facility

Position Summary

Essential Functions Of The Job

• Provide skilled nursing care to inmates
• Review initial medical screening of inmates
• Interview inmates regarding health history and current status
• Screen complaints to determine if medical attention is needed
• Make a physical assessment of inmates with medical complaints
• Prepare for physical exams
• Log and record inmate exams
• Refer sick or injured inmates to appropriate health care professional
• Schedule appointments as needed for medical care
• Document health care given
• Apply first aid when necessary
• Administer prescribed medication
• Identify, track and verify medication brought into the detention facility
• Maintain security and control DEA controlled medication
• Work cooperatively with Jail Physician, physician's assistants, detention staff, licensed pharmacists and other contact health care providers
• Auxiliary in maintaining specialized treatment programs such as drug withdrawal, isolation of communicable diseases, dental care, mental evaluations and counselor contacts
• Act as a resource person for and provide health care education to staff and inmates
• Provide Tuberculosis Screening and Hepatitis B Vaccination to current employees of the department

Education/Training Requirements

• Actively Certified R.N. in Wyoming
• CPR Certification