Registered Nurse - Detention Facility

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the contract Jail Physician, performs nursing assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of ill, disabled or convalescent inmates housed in the Sweetwater County Detention Facility.

• Provide skilled nursing care to inmates;
• Review initial medical screening of inmates; interview inmates regarding health history and current status.
• Screen complaints to determine if medical attention is needed; review non-emergency requests in a timely manner.
• Make a physical assessment of inmates with medical complaints; prepare for physical exams; log and record inmate exams.
• Refer sick or injured inmates to appropriate health care professional; schedule appointments as needed for medical care.
• Document health care given, prepare and maintain confidential health records.
• Monitor health care given to inmates including treatment and medication; apply first aid when necessary.
• Administer prescribed medication; identify, track and verify medication brought into the detention facility; maintain security and control DEA controlled medication.
• Work cooperatively with Jail Physician, physician's assistants, detention staff, licensed pharmacists and other contact health care providers.
• Assist in maintaining specialized treatment programs such as drug withdrawal, isolation of communicable diseases, dental care, mental evaluations and counselor contacts.
• Act as a resource person for and provide health care education to staff and inmates.
• Provide Tuberculosis Screening and Hepatitis B Vaccination to current employees of the department.
• Adhere to safe work practices and procedures.
• Attend and participate in continuing education seminars and in-services, staff meetings and related activities; attend workshops, conference, and classes to increase professional knowledge; serve on committees as assigned.

• Actively Certified R.N. in Wyoming
• CPR Certification

Please review the Job Description below for a more replete list of functions.