Job Title: Jail Nurse - RN/LPN

Location: Bismarck, ND

Terms: Full time / Nonexempt / Full Benefits

Salary: $60,444.80 to $67,080.00 RN - Grade 9

$52,790.40 to $58,593.60 LPN - Grade 7

Application Deadline: Open until filled - Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applicants will be considered immediately upon submitting application materials.

Burleigh County Benefits: Burleigh County offers a fully paid NDPERS pension plan, 95% premium paid Health Insurance coverage through BCBS of ND. We offer $25,000 life insurance coverage and additional insurance coverage options.

About the Role: Under the supervision of the Jail Nurse Supervisor, performs nursing care to jail inmates at the Detention Center. Is responsible for compliance with all current and future state, federal, and local laws and regulations.

• This position will be a rotating schedule, including days, evening and weekends.
• No overnight shifts required.

Candidate Requirements:

• Must be U.S. Citizen, 18 years of age or older; high school graduate or GED certified.
• Graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing.
• Preference to those who have nursing experience in a correctional facility.
• Must have a current ND RN/LPN unencumbered License or the ability to obtain a ND RN/LPN license within 60 days of hire.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities:

1. Perform sick call duties on a daily basis.
2. Perform medication passes.
3. Ability to interact with high-risk inmates within the Detention Center on a one-on-one basis with no Detention officer present.
4. Conduct health assessments, lab draws and communicable disease screenings.
5. Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures appropriate for inmate care and safety; interprets physicians’ orders; administers prescribed medication; applies surgical dressings and bandages; provides emergency first aid care; checks and records vital signs; instructs inmates concerning discharge planning; observes signs and symptoms during sick call; reports reactions to treatments and medications as well as changes in the inmates’ emotional or physical condition
6. Under the supervision of the Jail Nurse Supervisor directs and guides patient teaching and activities that commensurate with his/her education and demonstrated competencies.
7. Serving as a liaison with medical providers to schedule outside medical appointments regarding the medical care of the inmate populations.
8. Assisting in the tracking of equipment and supply needs.
9. Maintains accurate medical records of inmates in the Detention Center.
10. Respond to emergencies throughout the facility; injury and illness; performs CPR when needed.
11. Perform crisis intervention functions, suicide prevention, recognizing abnormal behavior and taking appropriate action.
12. Refer to or consult with other health providers in person and on the phone.
13. Notify supervisor and complete written report for any medical or security incidents.

A complete Job Description is available in the Burleigh County Human Resource Office.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The employing agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.