Registered Nurse

Overview

Join the team at the largest jail in Idaho, the Ada County Jail, where we accommodate up to 1,224 inmates daily. Our Health Services Unit is dedicated to providing exceptional care for up to 83 patients with acute medical and mental health needs. As part of our dynamic team of 45 healthcare professionals, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of those in our care.

Our treatment plans are rooted in community best practices, while also considering the unique security challenges of a correctional setting. Nurses work closely with security staff, ensuring that safety is always a top priority—no nurse is ever alone with a patient, offering peace of mind in a secure environment.

With the freedom to use your clinical judgment every day, our nurses enjoy autonomy while working collaboratively with a dedicated team. If you're looking for a fulfilling career that challenges and rewards you, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

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 $43.48 - $57.80/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 $62.45/hr. (includes 10% differential for graveyard shift).

Benefits include: 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, 457(b) Deferred Compensation with county match 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/AD&D and short-term disability insurances, eleven paid holidays annually, paid vacation and sick leave, parental leave, no-cost gym access at county facilities, Wellness Program, optional 401(k) and/or Roth IRA.

Visit Employee Benefits for full details.

As a nurse at Ada County Jail, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on inmate health by providing comprehensive care in a secure and dynamic environment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering essential healthcare services to inmates, ensuring their well-being and safety.
• Administering prescribed treatments and medications under the guidance of Medical Authority.
• Assisting physicians and mid-level providers during sick call, conducting patient assessments, taking medical histories, following up on treatment plans, and preparing medications.
• Maintaining accurate and detailed treatment records, including medications, doctor visits, and related care activities.
• Managing and safeguarding medical supplies and medications in accordance with established protocols.
• Scheduling and coordinating hospital or clinic appointments as needed for inmates.
• Collaborating with Community Health Services to ensure seamless continuity of care for inmates.
• Observing inmate health and behavior, ensuring that all health concerns are addressed promptly.
• Implementing infection control procedures to prevent the spread of contagious diseases.
• Overseeing inmate dental care, including dental history, appointments, and follow-up treatment.
• Preparing for sick call by reviewing patient charts, scheduling appointments with healthcare providers, and ensuring necessary documentation is in place.
• Reviewing medical intake information and prioritizing cases that need immediate attention.
• Preparing medication renewal orders for physician and mid-level provider approval.
• Maintaining flexibility to work all shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and…