Registered Nurse - Jail

Overview

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office, Jail Division, is currently seeking a full-time Registered Nurse who are passionate about providing the highest quality of care in an institutional setting. If you have been looking for a rewarding career outside of a typical office or hospital setting, this position is for you!

Working Hours:

11am–11pm with shift differential.

Position will remain posted until filled.

Provides direct and indirect nursing care to meet physiological, psychosocial, and emotional needs of inmates within the framework established by jail administration.

Communicates assessment data in a comprehensive, orderly fashion verbally and in writing with appropriate parties. Documents all care utilizing the established health record system.

Responds to and initiates care for inmate and staff medical emergencies throughout the jail facility, including the ability to perform continuous CPR until relieved.

Performs health assessments of inmates in a variety of settings such as initial intake area, health care unit, and inmate housing areas, utilizing assessment skills that require knowledge of both normal and abnormal adult health status.

Performs histories and physicals on inmates, plans nursing care based on assessments, makes appropriate referrals, and initiates nursing care based on institutional policies and procedures.

Physically assists physicians in inmate examinations and treatments.

Performs venipuncture and IV therapy; collects samples, specimens, and cultures per physician orders.

Provides inmate education as an integral part of total patient care.

Implements and follows up on physician/dentist/psychiatrist verbal and written orders. Evaluates and documents inmate responses and makes appropriate referrals.

Administers and documents medications on the Medication Administration Record. Maintains accountability of all controlled substances and prescription medications according to state law, National Detention Standards, and departmental policy.

Communicates information in an accurate, concise, and timely manner.

Protects confidentiality of inmate healthcare information and other confidential information identified in facility policies.

Participates in problem‑solving activities of the healthcare team by attending meetings, utilizing positive interpersonal skills and appropriate channels to initiate change.

Functions as a role model for other health‑care unit personnel and maintains harmonious relationships with detention officers, medication aides, and members of the health‑care team.

Promotes a safe and secure environment.

Maintains clinical area in a clean, neat, safe manner and participates in required counts and cleaning assignments.

Adheres to universal precautions and other appropriate infection‑control practices.

Follows and enforces security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications.

Notifies the Health Services Manager and completes required reports for job‑related injuries or accidents in accordance with jail policy and procedures.

Maintains knowledge of and strictly adheres to operational and personnel policies.

Regular and reliable attendance is required. Employees must adhere to the established work schedule, report to work on time, and be available for on‑call duty as needed, including in emergencies, holidays, or weekends.

Knowledge of patient care related to inmate population and management, including awareness of inmate rights.

Knowledge of nursing principles, theories, and practices within a correctional setting.

Ability to read and interpret medical and psychological reports and evaluations and carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Effective communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to maintain an accurate and confidential system of communications, documents, and correspondence related to inmate care.

Ability to quickly analyze, retain composure, and utilize sound independent judgment in stressful and emergency situations, occasionally involving violent or hostile inmates.

Proficiency with standard office equipment and Microsoft Office products.

Ability to work independently,…