Registered Nurse-Detention

Brief Description

Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office is hiring a permanent fulltime Registered Nurse to work in the Detention Center. Under direction of the Detention Center Commander this position provides clinical services to the incarcerated population and health care provider support at the Lewis and Clark County Detention Center. Position is open until filled and applications will be reviewed weekly.

four (4), ten (10) hour shifts, either 7am - 5pm or 9am - 7pm. Work every 9th weekend and work 12 hour shift, 7am - 7pm. When working the weekend, then will work two (2), eight (8) hour shifts during the weekday, and the hours are typically 7am - 3pm.

The Lewis & Clark County Sheriff's Office is the chief law enforcement agency in Lewis & Clark County, Montana. It is comprised of over eighty employees including sworn officers, detention officers and professional support staff. The Sheriff's Office provides general law enforcement, detention functions, rural fire support and search and rescue operations for the citizens of Lewis & Clark County in a service area of over two million acres.

Additionally, this agency provides specialized regional services to the entire county and contract law enforcement to specific areas.

Dedicated to providing professional law enforcement services in partnership with the community.

To enhance the quality of life in Lewis & Clark County through progressive law enforcement, quality personnel, innovative training and incorporating the latest technology.

Lewis and Clark County offers a competitive benefits package!

• Health Coverage – 2 Types of Health Plans which includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage.
  • Traditional Plan - cost for employee only is $50 per month and with the Wellness incentive, the cost may be reduced to $0 per month for full-time employees;
  • High Deductible Health Plan – cost for employee is $0 per month and an additional $1200 per year to a Health Savings Account for full time employees;
• Pure View Health Center – preferred clinic provider and no cost to the employee and his/her dependents ;
• Retirement Plan;
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays;
• Employees are provided with $25,000.00 of Life Insurance and $25, 000.00 of AD&D insurance as a new employee;
• Wellness Screening Incentive;
• Gym Membership Reimbursement;
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance;
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!
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• Working in a fast-paced environment;
• Opportunity to serve on a variety of different committees;
• Professional development and training opportunities;
• Cost of living increases;
• Market adjustments;
• Step based wage increases;
• Longevity pay;
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave.

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The knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are typically acquired through completion of an accredited nursing program and one (1) year medical office, hospital or clinic experience. Current Registered Nurse licensure in Montana and CPR certification required. Detention center nursing experience preferred, but not necessary.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

• Provides direct patient care to the incarcerated population and health care provider support;
• Prepares patients for examination;
• Conducts and documents initial health interview and all patient encounters;
• Administers kite program, obtains medical records from outside the facility and assists clinic providers with diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures;
• Documents all activities with the incarcerated population thoroughly;
• Administers injections and dispenses medications;
• Prepares and cleans equipment, exam and treatment room, performs quality controls on lab equipment and documents results and performs CLIA waived laboratory procedures;
• Performs routine laboratory procedures including venipuncture, to include evidence collection, namely blood for DUI…