JAIL NURSE

• Performs initial health assessment of new inmates including medical and surgical history, medication history and review of body systems;
• Reviews individuals health history and compiles information relating to individuals general health status;
• Is responsible for observing symptoms and carrying out treatment procedures ordered by the Jail Physician;
• Notifies Jail Physician of instances requiring medical assessment and treatment;
• Carries out Jail Physician’s orders regarding medication administration and medical/surgical treatments or procedures;
• Conducts sick call to determine priority for seeing Jail Physician;
• Performs Tuberculin skin screenings on all inmates;
• Performs HIV screenings and counseling;
• Arranges for health or mental health referral services for inmates;
• Institutes practices to prevent and/or control the spread of communicable disease in the jail;
• Orders medications needed by inmates from a pharmacy and assures medications are available for around-the-clock administration as ordered by the Jail Physician;
• Prepares and applies dressings, gives medication and nursing or therapeutic treatments and rehabilitative measures as authorized by the Jail Physician;
• Assures adherence to minimum regulations of the NYS Department of Corrections in cooperation with the Jail Physician and Public Health Director;
• Orders and maintains health services equipment and supplies;
• Maintains a log of use and control of DEA regulated medications;
• Maintains a variety of records and reports.

Licensure and current registration as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.

• Good knowledge of nursing principles and techniques and their relation to medical and surgical practices and skill in their application;
• Working knowledge of medicine, nutrition and dietetics, sanitation and personal hygiene;
• Skill in the application of nursing techniques and practices;
• Ability to understand and follow technical oral and written instructions;
• Ability to accurately determine individual health history data;
• Ability to make observations regarding individual health status and condition;
• Ability to keep records and make reports;
• Ability work effectively with incarcerated persons and to function in a jail environment;
• Sensitivity to persons from a variety of socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds;
• Ability to successfully carry out treatment plans and therapeutic measures as prescribed;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.