Corrections Nurse

Corrections Nurse

Camden County Sheriff's Office

Corrections Division

$30.00 per hour for full-time

Apply Online at Camden County Sheriff's Office Career Page Link

Job Summary:

This position performs a variety of nursing duties in a correctional setting, exercising considerable independent judgment; performs examinations of inmates and treats or refers them appropriately; dispenses or provides for dispensing of medications under the direction of a licensed provider.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assesses medical needs and evaluates medical requirements of inmates.
• Provides non-emergency medical services during daily sick call in jail; takes requests for medical services.
• Examines inmates as needed; dispenses treatment.
• Administers medications and injections; collects laboratory samples.
• Coordinates medical needs of inmates with jail providers; works with providers to assess and treat medical conditions.
• Maintains complete medical records for each inmate.
• Has responsibility for providing health services which comply with professional, legal and agency standards.
• Arranges appointments for non-emergency medical and dental care outside the correctional facility.
• Provides for emergency medical needs of inmates; notifies provider if needed; contacts local hospital.
• Assesses mental status of inmates during daily sick call or as needed; makes referrals to mental health personnel.
• Orders medications or other supplies.
• Corresponds with other institutions and medical personnel to ensure continuity of care for inmates; provides medical summaries as requested.
• May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Certification Requirements:

• High School diploma
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience relevant to the position.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background screening.
• Possession of a license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Requires knowledge of the principles and practices of professional nursing
• Requires ability to function independently with minimum supervision.
• Act in a professional manner within a secured environment.
• Work flexible hours/ 12- hour shifts.
• Respond to stress and medical emergencies with haste and sound judgement.
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with a diverse population.
• Write clear and concise reports; communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Operate a computer; operate general office equipment.
• Ability to multi-task, be detailed oriented, type and have excellent computer skills.

Work Schedule

• Work flexible hours/shifts; 12-hour shifts.