Registered Nurse - Jail Services - Hourly

About the role

This is a FLSA non-exempt, part-time position, not to exceed 1039 work hours in any fiscal year located at the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with health care team and follow written protocols in all Registered Nursing practices.
• Perform general physical examinations including heart, neck, pulmonary chest, cardiovascular, abdominal, and other routine exams; initiate and perform selected diagnostic tests ordered by the Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
• Identify physical and emotional illnesses through observations, interpretations of laboratory findings, and analysis of patient charts; administer medications which are prescribed; provide or assist in providing appropriate medical, hospital, or other health care as needed.
• Provide education to patients under medical treatment programs in order to assess their health progress; identify reoccurring problem areas; establish written and verbal plan of care to solve specific problem areas; evaluate, assess, and alter, if appropriate, the established plan of care.
• Interview patients prior to examinations to obtain a variety of information including medical history and background; determine the type of nursing care or community service the patient will need; observe patients for signs of intoxication or possible use of illegal drugs; document observations.
• Provide health related education on the prevention of communicable diseases; coordinate health programs with outside organizations and agencies; provide general health related information and instruction to individuals and families.
• Follow up with patients with infections and other illnesses; ensure follow up testing or treatments are completed as necessary.
• Aid in medical emergencies; administer first aid for minor injuries and health problems including fainting, seizures, vomiting, and other minor injuries or health problems.
• Participate in the implementation and development of continuous quality improvement objectives.
• Maintain the operational activities and patient care for assigned clinic or health care program; participate in a variety of nursing responsibilities including administering immunizations, performing pregnancy and tuberculosis tests, and diagnosing and treating clients for drug addiction, sexually transmitted disease and other illnesses.
• Keep accurate patient records regarding immunizations and prescribed dosages of medications; maintain and update files as necessary; make changes regarding employment, address and phone number changes, weight, height, and medical problems.
• Contribute to the overall quality of the department's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.
• Prepare a variety of technical, statistical and narrative written reports, correspondence, procedures and other written materials.
• Demonstrate courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with patients, family members, visitors, and staff; act in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and information including adhering to HIPAA regulations.
• At times may be required to work outside normal business hours and work extended hours to accomplish requirements of the position.
• Expected to be available to jail services outside of normal working hours for questions pertaining to health of adults and juveniles detained in the Carson City Jail or Carson City Regional Juvenile Detention Center.
• Aid the Carson City Sheriff’s Office in developing and implementing policies and procedures that assure high quality health services, based on recognized community and professional standards.
• Provide services within the scope of a Nevada Registered Nurse for all juveniles detained in Carson City Regional Juvenile Detention Center. This responsibility is limited to those juveniles where arrangements for medical services with the juveniles’ family doctor at the expense of the parents cannot be made.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.

Qualifications

• Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nevada;
• One (1) year of nursing experience.

Required Certificates, Licenses, And Registrations

• Nevada State Registered Nursing License;
• CPR certification;
• Valid driver’s license.

Supplemental Information

Conditions of Employment
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position.
This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.
New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation and a drug screen. The fee associated with the background check and drug test must be paid for by the employee prior to beginning employment.
Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screening.
Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment.
For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.uscis.gov.
Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Part-time employees are limited to working no more than 1,039 hours in any fiscal year, July 1 through June 30.
Part-time employees are not eligible to receive paid leave (including pay for not working on holidays), PERS retirement, or medical/dental/vision/life insurance.
Nevada does not have a state income tax.
Part-time employees do not contribute to social security; however, they must contribute 7.5% of their gross pay into a FICA Alternative Plan and are also responsible for paying the 1.45% Medicare tax.
Part-time employees are covered under the City’s worker’s compensation program.
For additional information, please contact Human Resources at (775) 887-2103.