What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Nurse position at Frederick County Local Government?
Are you a healthcare professional with a passion for making a difference in unique and challenging environments? As a Correctional Nurse, you will play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive healthcare services to inmates. Your work will involve some risk to personal safety, as well as increased exposure to communicable diseases, but your contributions will be vital to the well-being of those under your care.
Why Join Us?
- Make a Difference: Provide essential healthcare to an underserved population, ensuring that every inmate receives the care they need.
- Challenging and Rewarding: Work in a dynamic environment that pushes you to grow professionally and personally, offering new challenges every day.
- Supportive Team Environment: Be part of a dedicated team committed to high standards of care and mutual support.
- Unique Career Opportunity: Develop a unique set of skills and experiences that will set you apart in the nursing field.
What You’ll Do:
Key Responsibilities
As a Correctional Nurse, you will:
- Perform thorough medical evaluations, physical examinations, and assessments of the inmate population, addressing both routine and complex medical needs.
- Provide daily nursing care, first aid, and emergency medical treatment in accordance with physician-approved protocols.
- Conduct daily nurse sick calls, ensuring timely and appropriate care for all inmates.
- Administer medications, including injections, following the Medical Director's orders, and monitor the use of medications in compliance with the Code of Virginia.
- Perform venipuncture and collect other laboratory specimens, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all procedures.
- Operate and maintain medical equipment such as oxygen tanks, blood pressure equipment, glucose testing devices, and emergency response tools.
- Complete detailed reports and medical forms, assist with physician’s sick call, and perform other medical duties as assigned.
What We’re Looking For:
- A High School diploma and/or GED required.
- Graduated from an accredited School of Nursing, with licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in Virginia or awaiting licensure.
- Minimum of one (1) year of LPN experience in a clinical environment is preferred but not required.
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
- Possess a valid Driver’s License.
- Resilience and Compassion: Working in a correctional facility requires a balance of empathy and toughness, ensuring that all inmates receive the care they deserve.
- Critical Thinking
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
To learn more about Frederick County, Virginia employee benefits, please visit the following webpage: https://www.fcva.us/departments/human-resources/employee-benefits
All positions are subject to a criminal background check for any convictions that relate to the job duties and responsibilities. The Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The County’s EEO Utilization Report is available at www.fcva.us/jobs
Salary : $58,050
