Supervising Institutional Nurse - Correctional Health Systems
Supervising Institutional Nurse - Correctional Health Systems
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Job Description
ABOUT THE POSITION
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Plan organize supervise and provide professional nursing care to individuals in an adult correctional facility and/or Probation Juvenile Hall/Program; supervise the conduct of physical examinations; review and control medical records; ensure staff compliance with policies procedures and with the State of California Title 15 licensure regulations.
Review and evaluate treatment standards and nursing management to ensure patients are receiving correct and adequate care that meets the Title 15 minimum requirements.
Review charts for physicians orders and supervise their implementation; confer with physicians regarding the care and condition of patients; make decisions to transfer patients to the medical center for diagnosis or treatment.
Supervise the procurement and maintenance of medications and medical supplies; supervise the administration of treatments and medications to patients; orient and train employees in medical and recordkeeping procedures.
Evaluate the performance of subordinates; interview applicants for employment and make hiring recommendations; ensure staff compliance with policies procedures and with the State of California Title 15 regulations.
Answer inquiries of family members concerning the medical condition and treatment of individuals in custody; counsel and advise patients and their families regarding medical problems and healthcare methods.
Recommend nursing policies to institutional administrators; ensure conformance of nursing services provided at the various facilities with healthcare standards established by the State of California; collaborate with the Correctional Healthcare Medical Director physicians correctional officers and other correctional facility supervisors to ensure quality patient care and cost efficient and effective facility operations.
May prepare and submit documented incident reports.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Successful completion of the education required by the State of California to obtain a valid license and certification. A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in nursing is preferred. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for up to a maximum of two years of education on the basis of one year of full-time experience being equal to 30 semester or 45 quarter units.)
Experience: Four years of full time experience as an institutional nurse or registered nurse preferably in an acute care hospital or healthcare agency two years of which included charge or senior level responsibility.
Knowledge of: The principles techniques and procedures used in professional nursing; the principles of supervision and basic management skills; team building and conflict management; licensure accreditation and regulatory requirements; the uses and effects of medicines and narcotics; principles and techniques used in the treatment of contagious diseases including HIV and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
Ability to: Plan organize and supervise the work of professional nurses and support personnel; perform the entire range of professional nursing duties and responsibilities; work under limited medical direction; prepare and maintain concise and complete medical records and reports; establish and maintain effective relationships with physicians detainees and co-workers. - Other Requirements
- License/Certificate: Must possess and maintain a current valid license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of California. (Persons with an Interim Nursing Permit may be employed pending receipt of license.)
Possession of valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificates issued by the American Heart Association for Professional healthcare providers.
Possession of a valid California Drivers License may be required.
Must maintain a Sheriffs Security Clearance for access to all correctional facilities. - Pre-Employment
- All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam including a drug/alcohol test and a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment.)
- Probationary Period
- As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For further information regarding this posting please contact Jasmine Watts ().
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C-3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .
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