Registered Nurse (PRN) - 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; review non-emergency requests in a timely manner
• 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, prepare and maintain confidential health records
• Monitor health care given to inmates including treatment and medication; 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
• Adhere to safe work practices and procedures

Education/Training Requirements

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