Corrections Health Nurse

Corrections Health Nurse – Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.

Provide comprehensive health maintenance, preventive and primary medical care, and treatment for adult inmates in a county corrections facility. Assist in operation of the health care unit and develop nursing practices under direction of the Sergeant. Assume responsibility for unit operation in absence of management staff.

$38.56 - $51.81 per hour

* Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer.
* Compensation

Note:

Added financial incentive will be given to RNs with an AA or BS degree from an accredited university. Those with verified translation abilities are also eligible for additional incentive. $5,000 HIRING BONUS

Location:

Lincoln County Jail, Newport

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• 11% County contribution to 401(k)
• County funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• $40,000 County Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

• Standards of Practice (6) and Functions
  • Assessment
    • Conduct and document initial and ongoing comprehensive and focused nursing assessments.
    • Collect objective and subjective data from observations, examinations, interviews, and records.
    • Analyze, record, and report data; detect inaccurate or missing information.
    • Recognize changes in patient status; assess physical and emotional condition.
    • Ensure safe, sanitary, and therapeutic environment, especially for patients in restraints or seclusion.
  • Diagnosis and Priorities
    • Analyze assessment data to derive nursing diagnoses and priorities.
    • Document diagnoses to facilitate patient involvement in care planning.
  • Outcomes Identification
    • Identify culturally relevant, health literate outcomes based on diagnosis.
    • Document expected outcomes and measurable objectives.
  • Planning
    • Develop and coordinate a comprehensive plan of nursing care.
    • Select appropriate interventions and strategies, especially for chronic or persistent mental illness.
    • Generate nursing orders and document in plain language.
  • Implementation
    • Oversee implementation of plan through treatment and case management.
    • Provide health promotion and education on diet, hygiene, substance abuse, disease prevention.
    • Administer medications, titrate doses, perform detox assessments, dressings, monitor vital signs.
  • Additional Job Responsibilities
    • Document medical history, nursing interventions, and responses in an electronic medical records program.
    • Maintain prescription drug records according to standards.
    • Provide sound pharmacology practices; dispense medications accurately.
    • Evaluate and monitor medical supplies; maintain equipment; assist during examinations.
    • Respond to emergencies, take charge of scene, implement measures and ensure follow‑up.
  • Other Job Functions
    • Attend and participate in team meetings, trainings, and activities.
    • Provide training to staff on topics such as First Aid/AED/CPR, Narcan, medication administration, detox issues, labor and birth symptoms.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
• Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.

Experience as a RN is not required. Preferred: 3 years of experience as a non‑licensed or licensed caregiver.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is required.

Oregon Driver's License required within 30 days of hire.

Must possess a current unencumbered license to practice nursing in the State of Oregon as a Registered Professional Nurse, in accordance with ORS 678.010 to 678.360 at the time of appointment.

Must possess a valid insurable Oregon motor vehicle license with a good driving record, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Must be free of conviction of a felony or crime that could lead to imprisonment > one year. Must not have a dishonorable or undesirable discharge from the military. Must pass a law enforcement background check and a psychological assessment. Must reside within two hours of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.

• General healthcare services and medical record keeping practices.
• Principles, practices, methods, and procedures of nursing in primary care.
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