DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• These duties include but are not limited to the following
• Assesses medical needs and evaluates medical requirements of inmates.
• Provides nonemergency medical services during daily sick call in jail; Takes requests for medical services.
• Examines inmates as needed; Dispenses treatment.
• Administers medications and injections; Collects laboratory samples.
• Coordinates medical needs of inmates with jail providers; Works with providers to assess and treat medical conditions.
• Maintains complete medical records for each inmate.
• Has responsibility for providing health services which comply with professional, legal and agency standards.
• Arranges appointments for nonemergency medical and dental care outside the correctional facility.
• Provides for emergency medical needs of inmates; Notifies provider if needed; Contacts local hospital.
• Assesses mental status of inmates during daily sick call or as needed; makes referrals to mental health personnel.
• Orders medications and other supplies.
• Corresponds with other institutions and medical personnel to ensure continuity of care for inmates; Provides medical summaries as requested.
• Provides health education to both deputies and inmates; Promotes prevention and health improvements.
• Performs other duties as required.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Standard shift:

• Evening shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Rotating weekends

Experience:

• Corrections: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Clayton, AL 36016: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person