NURSE

Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Center Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do! Why do we do this? We get that question a lot. The answer is simple: We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public!

Why work at Linn County?

• Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget) 
• Medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance 
• Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS) 
• Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees 
• Free on-site fitness centers
• 100% County paid basic life insurance 
• 12 paid holidays per year 
• Training & professional development opportunities
  
  

Hourly Wage: $34.56
 
About the role: 
Provides comprehensive medical care to the resident population at the Linn County Juvenile Detention Center, ensuring timely, ethical healthcare through assessments, medication administration, and emergency response. Utilizes clinical judgment and evidence-based practice to address acute and chronic conditions, coordinate resources, and promote wellness. Works in collaboration with medical providers and department staff while ensuring safety, cost-efficiency, and compliance with standards.

• Administers medications to residents, following all safety protocols including verification of the right patient, drug, time, dose, and route.
• Performs assessments for acute, chronic, and emergent medical and psychological conditions; determines appropriate course of action.
• Responds to medical emergencies and provides life-saving care or coordinates transport when necessary.
• Implements and follows through on doctor’s orders, including labs, radiology, medications, follow-ups, and assistive devices.
• Coordinates medication orders and refills through local pharmacies and providers. 
• Conducts intake physicals and TB screenings for new or returning residents, ensuring timely identification of health needs.
• Documents medical assessments, treatments, and communications in department systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Educates residents on new diagnoses, medications, dietary needs, wound care, and treatment plans.
• Collaborates with medical providers, department staff, and outside clinics to manage care and minimize unnecessary hospital transfers.
• Maintains inventory and restocks medication and emergency response carts; assists with ordering supplies as needed.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.  
• Six (6) months to one (1) year of experience in acute care nursing required; or an Associate Degree in Nursing and three (3) to five (5) years of experience in an acute care setting 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge and skills for this position may be considered.

Monday - Friday 
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.