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OVERVIEW
The Ada County Jail is the largest jail in Idaho and can house up to 1,224 inmates. Our Health Services Unit houses up to 83 patients with acute medical or mental health care needs. Our team of 45 healthcare and support professionals works hard to meet the needs of our patients. Treatment plans are based on community best practice while also recognizing the security issues unique to a correctional setting. Working closely with our security staff, our nurses are never alone with the patients and, therefore, feel very safe. Nurses use their assessment skills every day, are autonomous (while still working collaboratively), and find this career very fulfilling.
SHIFT INFORMATION
Nurses work three 12.2-hour shifts per week (36.6 hours per week). Day Shift - 5:48am - 6:00pm/ Night shift position: 5:48pm-6:00am. A shift pick for days/graveyard occurs every six months. Applicants must be willing to work all shifts (including weekends, days, nights, holidays, etc.). Working graveyard shift provides an extra 10% shift differential, which is included in the range posted.
New Registered Nurses start between $42.84 - $56.94/hr. (depending on degree type and experience; top wage includes 10% differential for graveyard shift). In addition, Registered Nurses may earn up to $100 per weekend shift worked. Our competency plans allow further growth with Registered Nurses earning up to $61.52/hr. (includes 10% differential for graveyard shift).
BENEFITS

Yearly uniform allowance (four sets of scrubs)
Shoe voucher
Paid continuing education and licensure renewals
Paid lunch breaks
Low cost medical, dental, and vision insurances
Idaho PERSI retirement plan
Deferred Compensation plan 457(b) with a County match of up to 3%
Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
Post-Employment Health Plan – 50% of unused sick leave above 240 hours
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
No cost basic life, accidental death, and short-term disability insurances
Eleven (11) paid holidays annually
Paid vacation leave, sick leave, and parental leave
No cost gym access at three (3) County owned gym facilities
Wellness Program
Optional 401(k) and/or Roth IRA

Visit adacounty.id.gov/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits to view details regarding our full benefits package.
RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides general health care to inmates in detention;
Administers treatments and medicines to patients as prescribed and supervised by the Medical Authority;
Assists physician and mid-level providers at sick call in performing examinations, taking histories, following up on all orders given, and setting up medications;
Maintains treatment records, making note of all medications given, doctor visits and related activities;
Monitors, stores and controls medications and medical supplies according to established procedures;
Schedules hospital/clinic appointments when appropriate;
Provides coordination of care duties with Community Health Services to promote inmate continuity of care;
Observes the physical condition and behavior of inmates to ensure maximum health care is provided;
Establishes procedures to eliminate the spread of contagious diseases to promote infection control;
Coordinates dental activities to include inmate dental history forms, dental appointments and follow up of dental orders and care needed;
Prepares for sick call by assessing the resident if necessary, pulls charts or makes new charts, and lists those who need to be seen by the physician, psychologist and mid-level providers;
Reviews all medical intake information and assesses who needs to be seen sooner than routine sick call;
Prepares medication renewal orders for the physician and mid-level providers to sign;
Works and maintains eligibility to work all shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays;
Schedules inmates with mental problems to see the psychologist and prepares necessary records;
Coordinates orders from the physician's assistant and the physician with the pharmacist;
Coordinates special medical and transport orders with the security and dietary staff;
Provides educational sessions to clients and staff on medically related issues.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Participates in medical staff meetings, prepares packets of information;
Conducts infection control inspections and prepares report of inspection on a monthly basis;
Updates medical/nursing personnel credentials information;
Participates in yearly disaster planning drill with security staff;
Maintains current inventory of supplies for medical staff needs and emergency kits for security staff needs;
Performs related work and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse;
Knowledge of professional nursing principles, procedures, and practices;
Knowledge of nursing equipment and supplies;
Knowledge of laws regulating narcotics, medications, and patients' rights of consent;
Ability to make accurate assessment of patients' condition;
Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, and patience;
Ability to observe and understand physical conditions and behavior;
Ability to exercise judgment;
Ability to initiate needed treatment;
Ability to communicate orally to groups and have good writing skills;
Ability to maintain confidential materials and medical records.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

The incumbent must maintain a current license to practice in the State of Idaho as a Registered Nurse and adhere to the Nursing Code of Ethics;
Must maintain active CPR/BLS certification;
Must pass an oral interview, polygraph exam, and background investigation prior to being hired;
This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a health services facility at the Ada County Jail;
Requires frequent sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and twisting from the waist;
Frequent need to communicate clearly in noisy surroundings and communicate over the telephone;
May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.
Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a medical office environment to accomplish tasks and perform the essential functions of the position.

DISCLAIMER:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed 'key positions' in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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