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Ada County Sheriff’s Office
STATUS: Full Time with Benefits
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
APPLICATION MATERIALS: Apply Online at www.adasheriff.org
HIRING RATE: $16.50-$17.50/hr, DOE (plus shift differential)
DUTY DESCRIPTION: At the direction of a professional nurse, provides nursing care consisting of assessments, developing plans of care and monitoring resident’s physical condition. Performs related duties as assigned to include the primary task of inmate medication delivery. The position is located at the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, Health Services Division.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: – Provides general health care to residents in the Ada County Jail; – Administers treatments and medicines prescribed and supervised by the Medical Authority for patients; – Assists RN, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Physician at sick call in performing examinations, taking histories; follows up on all orders given; – Maintains treatment records, making note of all medications given, doctor visits and related activities; – Monitors, stores and controls medications and medical supplies according to established procedures; – Schedules hospital/clinic appointments when ordered; – Observes the physical condition and behavior of residents to insure maximum health care is offered; – Follows procedures to contain the spread of contagious diseases and promote infection control; – Prepares for sick call by assessing the resident if necessary, pulls charts or makes new charts, and lists those who need to be seen by the RN, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Physician; – Charts medication renewal orders for the RN, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Physician to sign; – Provides educational sessions to clients and staff on medically related issues; – Arranges temporary releases for medical follow up; – Maintains current inventory of supplies for medical staff needs and emergency kits for security staff needs; and – Performs related work and other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS: – Successful completion of an accredited LPN program; – One year of LPN experience in a public/community health setting such as a detention center, diagnostic center or mental hospital, accredited hospital, or equivalent experience in the community or public health; – Knowledge of nursing principles, procedures and practices; – Knowledge of nursing equipment and supplies; – Knowledge of laws regulating narcotics, medications and patients’ rights of consent; – Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and patience; – Ability to observe and understand physical conditions and behavior; – Ability to make accurate assessment of patients’ condition; – Ability to exercise judgment; – Ability to initiate prescribed treatment; – Ability to communicate verbally to groups and have good writing skills; and – Ability to maintain confidential materials and medical records.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: – Must pass an oral interview, polygraph exam and background investigation prior to being hired; – Must maintain a current LPN license to practice in the State of Idaho; – Must adhere to Nursing Code of Ethics; – Must maintain active CPR/BLS certification; – Must be I.V./Phlebotomy certified; – This position requires shift work; – This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: – Work is performed in a health services facility at the Ada County Jail; – Incumbent is required to work a flexible schedule, which may include work on some weekends, evenings, nights, and/or holidays; – May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.; – Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a medical office environment to accomplish tasks.
Preference in appointment will be given to eligible veterans. To claim veterans’ preference, please refer to www.adasheriff.org/jobs/veterans.asp. ***Because of the Sheriff Office’s effort to create a smoke-free work environment, out of concern for the health and welfare of our employees and those with whom we work, only applications from those who do not smoke will be considered for employment. Applicants must have not smoked any tobacco products for at least eleven (11) months prior to applying. Location: Boise, ID Compensation: HIRING RATE: $16.50-$17.50/hr, DOE (plus shift differential)
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