Registered Nurse (RN, Casual On-Call) - Detention Center

Qualifications

This work requires knowledge of the principles and practices, theories, laws and authorities of corrections nursing, professional nursing, and medicine that includes: medical terminology, diagnostic and preventative techniques; pharmacology; communicable disease follow up and interventions; immunizations; operation and maintenance of equipment used in patient care; community resources; health care records management; interpersonal relations; health education and counseling; Detention Center policy and procedures; inmate rights; common safety hazards and precautions; and the ability to apply knowledge; maintain accurate medical charts and records; handle sensitive and confidential information; communicate effectively both in writing and verbally; responds to emergency situations; and establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education & Experience

• The required knowledge and skills are generally acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Professional Nursing, Certification at a minimum as a RN and two (2) years of job-related work experience.
• Requires licensure granted by Montana State Board of Nursing or equivalent.

Supplemental Information

• Applicants for this position must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the state of Montana, provide own transportation to conduct out of office job duties (mileage reimbursement provided under the County policy), and to be insurable under the County’s liability policies.
• To apply for this position please be prepared to attach the following required documents: Resume, Cover Letter, Three (3) Work References.
• Gallatin County does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.