Correctional Nurse -Per Diem
Company: Kern County Hospital Authority
Location: Lamont
Posted on: May 25, 2023
Job Description:
Definition:
Under general direction of a registered nurse, within the scope of
their licensure, assist physician's in a correctional facility
performing nursing assessments, screening, planning, implementation
and evaluation of safe, therapeutic care for persons incarcerated
with Kern County correction facilities.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
The Correctional Staff Nurse classification includes Correctional
Staff Nurses who are employed by Kern Medical Center and assigned
to Adult correctional medicine facilities. - Correctional Staff
Nurses provide basic and emergency health care services to persons
housed within Kern County correctional facilities. - The
Correctional Staff Nurse classification can be distinguished from
the Hospital Staff Nurse series by assignment in a locked detention
facility with (1) clients of various cultural, physical, behavioral
and psychological profiles; (2) extended exposure to odors, fumes,
noises, behaviors and medical conditions associated with detention
facilities; and (3) the constant threat or risk of verbal abuse and
injury.
This classification ranges from entry level in the Correctional
Staff Nurse (CSN) to the journey level experienced in correctional
nursing, performing patient care with limited supervision. -
Essential Functions:
- Collects, interprets and documents data to determine whether
incarcerated persons have physiological and/or psychosocial risk
factors.
- Records and reports assessment data and makes appropriate
referrals.
- Communicates and collaborates with physician and allied health
professionals in setting priorities for care of patients.
- Implements therapeutic care for patients responding to needs
due to multisystem disease or complications of treatment.
- Performs intake, ongoing assessments and screenings.
- Treats patients according to appropriate standardized
procedures and scope of service.
- Implements orders written by Physicians or allied health
professionals.
- Manages and treats contagious and sexually transmitted diseases
as recommended by the Kern County Health Department and as ordered
by the physicians or allied health professionals.
- Performs quality assurance monitoring and analyzes results and
participates in process improvement for identified
problems.
- Accepts assignments and floats to other facilities according to
the needs of the Correctional Medicine Department as instructed by
the clinical director, clinical supervisor or designee.
- Anticipates patient care problems and responds to changes on
the unit by prioritizing for emergencies, changes in patient status
and unusual occurrences.
- Performs and documents the nursing process consistent with
scientific principle and hospital policy as required by patient
assignment.
- Enters pertinent information in the Criminal Justice
Information System (CJIS) as applicable.
- Schedules appointments for incarcerated person to see
physicians, allied health professionals or others as
appropriate.
- Administers and assists with monitoring the Self Administration
Medication program (SAM) or other programs as available or
designated.
- Practices personal safety awareness, as well as advocates for
incarcerated persons' safety as appropriate for a correctional
environment.
- Responds to changes in the facility, such as, but not limited
to: lock downs, inmate and ward altercations, riots, medical
priorities, quarantines and exposure to chemical
restraints.
- Assists in the orientation and training of new staff, completes
all competencies, mandatory classes and educational coursework as
required by the correctional facility and Kern Medical
Center.
- Maintains confidentiality as prescribed in regulation (Title
15, HIPAA, and the Penal Code).
Other Functions:
Performs other job-related duties as required.
Employment Standards:
- Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse
by the State of California;
- One (1) year experience as a Registered Nurse, OR;
- One (1) year of vocational nursing experience providing direct
patient care in correctional health care setting;
- Possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare
Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card at time of hire. As a
continued condition of employment, employee must maintain RQI
Provider certification and competency.
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Depending Upon Assignment:
- A valid California Class "C" Driver's License is required at
the time of appointment. Incumbents may be required to possess and
maintain specific certificates of nursing competency as a condition
of employment.
Knowledge of:
- Theory, techniques and practices of nursing;
- Medical terminology, instruments and equipment;
- The uses and effects of medicines and narcotics.
Ability to:
- Follow oral and written instructions;
- Maintain concise and complete records;
- Demonstrate the practical and theoretical knowledge of nursing
care specific to the assigned work area/specialty;
- Meet the content and performance criteria specific to each
defined specialty, leader/professional development, and unit
operation;
- Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing;
- Prepare and maintain concise and comprehensive required written
reports;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with
staff, other employees, internal and external customers and
patients.
Medical Examination:
- A thorough physical evaluation is required. Applicants must be
free from conditions which prevent them from performing the work
required of a Correctional Staff Nurse I/II.
Character:
- Applicants will be required to pass an extensive background
check and be fingerprinted as they must possess and maintain
clearance to be employed in Kern County correction facilities.
Felony convictions will be disqualifying and convictions for
misdemeanors and traffic offenses will be assess on a case-by-case
basis.
Supplemental:
A background check may be required for this classification.
All Kern Medical employees are designated "Disaster Service
Workers". In the event of a disaster or civil disorder, all Kern
Medical employees are to remain at work or to report to work in a
safe and practicable manner. -
If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle,
then possession of a current valid California Driver's License and
adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and
Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned,
leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current
valid California Driver's license, a signed authorization for
Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern
County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy
(ENG-EC-119) is required.
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