Correctional Health Nurse I Position

4 weeks ago


Springfield, Illinois, United States Fairfax County Sheriff's Office Full time
Job Title: Correctional Health Nurse I

We are seeking a highly skilled Correctional Health Nurse I to join our team at the Fairfax County Sheriff's Office. As a Correctional Health Nurse I, you will be responsible for providing routine and emergency health care to patients in the Adult Detention Center.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Obtain health histories on newly incarcerated patients and make referrals to staff physicians, nurse practitioners, dentists, mental health professionals, or specialists in alcohol and/or drug abuse treatment as needed.
  • Ensure all medication is administered in accordance with standard operating procedures and as ordered by the authorizing authority.
  • Provide direct health care services to Adult Detention Center inmates, conduct admission interviews, and perform medical, dental, and mental health screenings and/or assessments.
  • Administer tests, dispense medications, and collect vital signs, review and interpret laboratory and diagnostic test results, and assess and identify contributing or co-occurring mental health issues.
  • Triage and refer patients to staff physicians, nurse practitioners, dentists, mental health professionals, or specialists in alcohol and/or drug abuse treatment, and document all treatment and counseling on appropriate records.
Requirements:
  • Graduation from a college or university accredited by the National League for Nursing with a bachelor's degree in Nursing, or an associate's degree accredited by the National League for Nursing or equivalent program as determined by the Virginia State Board of Nursing.
  • Prior experience working in an emergency room (ER) or Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and experience working in correctional health is preferred.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Registered Nurse License (VA), and CCHP-RN certification within 12 months are required.
Working Conditions:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check, driving record check, psychological exam, polygraph exam, pre-employment medical exam, and tuberculosis exam to the satisfaction of the employer.

The employee is required to walk, stand, sit, bend, kneel, reach, climb stairs, and carry equipment up to 25 pounds in weight. The position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. Visual acuity is required to read data on a computer monitor. Ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment is also required.


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