- 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
- On-site fitness centers for $15 per year
- 100% County paid basic life insurance
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Training & professional development opportunities
- 90 days: $38.72
- 1 year: $40.78
- 2 years: $42.87
- 3 years: $45.23
- Coordinates all medical problem transfer recommendations with the shift commander.
- Performs lab draws per doctor's orders and reviews results with jail physician for any new orders.
- Passes medications and performs physical examinations within hours of admission and establishes home medication regimen.
- Provides phone assessments to the jail physician and Mercy Medical Center Emergency Room if transferring for further evaluation.
- Follows all orders, both phone orders and treatment protocols.
- Classifies inmate housing based on medical needs.
- Assists the jail physician when evaluating inmates' medical needs and assists with Psychiatric Nurse and Psychiatric Physician visits.
- Coordinates with outside specialty clinics for care.
- Responds to medical emergencies within the jail and provides immediate care which includes lifesaving care.
- Coordinates all special diets with the food service staff and keeps accurate statistical records of all inmates seen.
- Interviews and screens new inmates as requested.
- Investigates cases of sexually transmitted diseases and provides appropriate care or refers them to Public Health.
- Responsible for monthly chart reviews and maintains contact with the United States Marshal and Immigration regarding treatment of inmates under their jurisdiction.
- Provides inmate education on new diagnoses.
- Responds to weekend sick call if necessary.
- Maintains and orders medical supplies.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
- Knows the products they personally produce and the customers of each product. Listens to the "Voice of the Customer "and closes gaps between customer expectations and experience whenever possible.
- 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 or equivalent experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public and with professional and lay staff.
- Ability to communicate and establish effective communication with inmates in a correctional center.
- Ability to improvise according to the resources of the facility.
- Ability to provide effective inmate patient education, make nursing diagnoses, implement, and evaluate nursing care, and establish and maintain professional relationships with colleagues.
- Ability to perform consultation and education with community agencies.
- Ability to interpret laws, policies and regulations and maintain accurate records.
- Must have thorough understanding of techniques and theories of professional nursing, physical assessment skills and communicable diseases.
- Possession of a license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of Iowa.
- Required to obtain the Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP) certification within two (2) years of awarded bid/employment with the cost to be paid by the Correctional Center.
- Valid State of Iowa Driver's License may be required.
- Must pass a County physical examination which includes a drug test after offer of employment. Subject to criminal history review.
- Regular work attendance required.
- Must remain awake and aware of surroundings at all times.
- Voluntary overtime may be offered; working involuntary overtime is mandatory.
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Description
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 lotThe 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?
Hourly Wage:
New Hire:
$36.79
About Correctional Center Nurse:
Screens the medical needs of all inmates at the Linn County Correctional Center under the direction of the responsible jail physician.
Knows the County's Customer-Centered Culture principles, the County's Mission, Strategic Plan and Core Values and demonstrates a commitment to customer satisfaction for all customers on a regular basis.
Special Requirements:
7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
