Job Description
JOB Summary: Under the direction of the Health Services Administrator (HSA), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Registered Nurse (RN), and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), this role supports the daily operations of the Luna County Detention Center Medical Department. This position assists the nursing staff with fundamental nursing duties and is involved in a wide range of medical tasks, such as responding to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to patients of correctional facility. Also assists with initial examination upon in-take and responding to day-to-day medical issues with inmate population. The ideal candidate will have the skills to deal with individuals at all levels, including detainees, officers, and other Detention Center employees. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Essential Duties & Responsibilities: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.Provides rapid response to apparent medical emergencies throughout the correctional facilityAssesses and identifies health problems of new patients and develops medical records. Additional care is provided based upon assessment of the patient and obtaining historical information.Document medical history, treatment, and prescription drug use for patientsHelps to restock, sterilize, and maintain medical emergency bags and equipmentAdditional duties as assigned SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Supervision: Works under the direction of the HSA, NP, RN, and LPN. Supervisory Responsibilities: N/APay Range: 50Shift: Nights (6pm - 6am)