Correctional Nurse

Position: Correctional Nurse

Department: Lee County Sheriff's Department

Reports to: Correctional Nurse Practitioner and Jail Superintendent in charge of the Corrections Division

Classification: Part time, Non-exempt

Salary Level: $35-$40/hr, DOQ

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of nursing care functions such as, ordering medications, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, examining inmates using nursing assessment skills and monitoring physical condition and reactions to various treatments, obtaining laboratory specimens and providing emergency treatment.
• Check with the Jail Supervisor to determine if there are any immediate medical concerns and/or any other medical-related information that the Correctional Nurse should be informed of.
• Review all new detainee medical screenings to determine if there are any immediate medical concerns and address them if there are.
• Determine if any new detainees came in with prescription medications. If so, the Correctional Nurse shall verify the identification of the medication and shall also verify that the medication was properly obtained from a licensed medical professional.
• Administer medications during scheduled times throughout the shift.
• Review, respond and triage all medical-related detainee requests.
• Conduct Sick Call visits, determine a treatment plan, and if necessary, confer with the Correctional Nurse Practitioner about concerns, questions or treatment plans.
• Maintain medical records for all detainees.
• Create and maintain Medication Administration Records (MARs) for all detainees receiving medication.
• Conduct medical screening for all detainees within 14 days of confinement.
• Order all prescription medications and return all applicable unused medications to the pharmacy.
• Maintain detailed records of medical supplies and all drugs.
• Conduct all in-house testing, i.e. urine pregnancy test, TB, etc.
• Assist the Correctional Nurse Practitioner during all detainee medical visits.

Hours of Work/Conditions:

The Correctional Nurse will be given wide latitude in their function based on the ability to accomplish tasks and to keep others informed of their activities.

Competencies and Skills:

• Ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• In-depth knowledge of patient care
• Exceptional time-management skills
• Exceptional observation skills
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Valid licensure as a registered nurse in Illinois

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic life support (BLS) certification
• Experience in a correctional facility setting

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

A background check is required for this position.

AAP/EEO Statement:

The County will comply fully with the nondiscrimination regulations set forth in relevant State and Federal laws and Executive Orders.

It is the intention of this County to provide equality and respect to all individuals in matters of service and employment. The County will also extend this policy to other agencies, institutions, and organizations that contract with the County.

Lee County is an equal opportunity employer.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

How to Apply:

• Submit a cover letter and resume to cwhelan@countyoflee.org, or in person at the Lee County Sheriff's Office, 240 East Progress Drive, Dixon, IL 61021

Background and security clearance is required for this position.  

Salary : $35 - $40