Licensed Practical Nurse - Corrections SE Jackson Street, Albany

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES/JOB OBJECTIVES

Participates in the planning and implementation of the health care provided within the Linn County Jail. Performs professional nursing work in compliance with standards set by the Oregon Board of Nursing.

Works under the immediate supervision of the Health Services Director and Jail Physician who assigns duties and evaluates performance and adherence to established policies.

Supervision of Corrections Deputies is not a regular responsibility of this position. In a medical emergency can exercise limited supervision over Corrections Deputies.

This classification covers the most significant essential functions performed by an employee in this position, but it does not include other occasional work, which may be similar to, related to or a logical assignment for the position. Any shift, emphasis or rebalancing does not constitute a change in the essential functions of the job classification.

Working knowledge of modern policies, procedures, and techniques for the care and treatment of AIC. Ability to exercise good judgment and act professionally and effectively in emergency and stressful situations.

Knowledge of nursing principles methods and procedures associated with preventive measures in the maintenance of health in a jail. Knowledge of the uses and effects of medicines and narcotics. Ability to carry out written and verbal orders; exercise judgment within the scope of nursing principles. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with corrections staff, jail physicians and other agencies and to work in a corrections setting.

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Current, unencumbered, Oregon License to practice nursing. Experience in Corrections nursing preferred.

Be a citizen of the United States. Be 21 years of age or older. Be of good moral fitness, as determined by a thorough background investigation. Be free of any conviction for any felony; any misdemeanor involving violent behavior; or unlawful use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of a controlled substance, narcotic or dangerous drug. Pass a written and/or oral interview as prescribed by the Sheriff’s Office.

Be willing to work weekends, holidays, varying shifts and extra hours. Must pass a comprehensive psychological examination. Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment may be a condition of employment. Possess and maintain a current, unencumbered license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Oregon.

Must possess and maintain a valid First Aid and CPR card including instruction of the operation of Automatic External Defibrillators.

Work is performed primarily indoors. The work requirements include the ability to see, talk and hear. To sit, stand, walk, bend and stoop. Drive a motor vehicle, uses hands to finger, handle or operative objects or controls, reach with hands and arms and shift from minimal level of physical exertion to high street/high level of physical exertion at a moment’s notice.

The work involves potential exposure to blood products and cleaning materials. Must be able to lift and carry up to thirty (30) pounds.

The Linn County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity and Veterans Preference Employer.