Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse I​/II

Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse

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This position is for a full-time Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse at the Jail; hours will be 10 hours daily, Friday through Monday.

Under general direction and supervision from the Correctional Nurse (RN) or physician, provides some nursing services in the Jail facility and Juvenile Hall essential to the prevention of disease and disability, health promotion and maintenance, and restoration of personal health within the scope of public health laws and regulations, Title 15 and IMQ standards. Provides administrative support and assistance to the Correction Nurse and inmate health program physician;

performs related work as required. This classification is a for cause, exempt position.

Under general supervision from the County Health Officer and supervision from the Correctional Nurse (RN), assists with managing the County Jail and Juvenile Hall medical care program on a 24-hour basis and assist Correctional Nurse (RN) with sick call; performs specialized or general nursing in any of a variety of specialized areas of nursing care consistent with their correctional assignment; has the primary responsibility of coordinating and maintaining inventory of clinic supplies (including inmate medications).

Reports to Director of Public Health Division, Supervising Correctional Nurse, Public Health Officer/Correctional Physician, or Deputy Director of Public Health

This is not a supervisory position.

Under general direction and supervision provides Licensed Vocational Nursing services within the Jail facility essential to the prevention of disease and disability, health promotion and maintenance, and restoration of personal health. Ability to deliver services in accordance with Title 15 and NCCHC Standards for Correctional Health Services. This classification is a for cause, non-exempt position.

Under general supervision from the County Health Officer and supervision from the Supervising Correctional Nurse, assists with managing the County Jail medical care program on a 24-hour basis and assist Correctional Nurse (RN) with sick call; performs specialized or general nursing in any of a variety of specialized areas of nursing care consistent with their correctional assignment; has the primary responsibility of coordinating and maintaining inventory of clinic supplies (including inmate medications).

Reports to Director of Public Health Division, Supervising Correctional Nurse, Public Health Officer/Correctional Physician; or Deputy Director of Public Health

This is not a supervisory position.