We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team at Johnson County. As a Correctional Nurse, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care to inmates in a jail setting.

• Monitor the services rendered by contract providers and maintain confidentiality and security of health records and medical information.
• Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses and the use of available resources to maintain cost.
• Evaluate and recommend methods of improving operational efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Record and report patient body temperature, blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, pain scale, and medical history in the electronic health record.
• Provide for emotional and physical comfort and safety of inmates; assist with activities of daily living with special attention to therapeutic significance; triage inmates for sick call.
• Provide comprehensive nursing care to inmates based on physician's medical care plan and the physical, mental and emotional needs of the inmate.
• Provide information and education on the disease process, pre and postoperative care, procedures safety factor, use of equipment, use of medications and health maintenance issues.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations. Ensure adequate emergency supplies and medications are available.
• Ensure the ordering, reviewing, monitoring, discontinuation and, if necessary the disposal of medications as prescribed by the physician.
• Utilize problem-oriented medical record (SOAP format) to document all inmate contacts; maintains confidentiality of all inmate healthcare interactions.
• Collects samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
• Formulate nursing care plans; conduct health screenings, history and physical assessments.
• Coordinates/schedules in-house and outside medical/dental appointments.
• Informs jail security staff of special medical needs and conditions of inmates as needed.
• Provides staff training when scheduled and assume leadership responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Nursing in his/her absence.
• Carries out designated nursing procedures, including administration of medications, assisting in the planning and formulation of nursing care plans; observe records and reports symptoms, reactions and changes in the conditions of all inmates; provides care based upon inmate need/condition.
• Attends educational classes as required by the license as well as accreditation standards.

• Associate of Science in Nursing Degree.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Texas.
• Current BLS/CPR Certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current and valid Texas driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Knowledge of current federal and state laws and regulations that apply to the practice of nursing in a correctional setting or comparable clinical environment.
• Ability to competently perform the following services: crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, medical nursing care, and psychiatric nursing care.
• Expertise in making assessment/diagnoses and appropriate follow-through care and treatment, good decision making, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to follow organizational procedures, policies, practices, rules and regulations governing activities of the administrative functions and their interpretations.
• General knowledge of basic hardware and software and uses of a variety of different computer operating systems such as Microsoft Office Work, Excel, Outlook.
• Exceptional skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with County staff, inmates, police departments and the public.
• Working knowledge of medications, drugs, and narcotics and their effects.
• Ability to work in a hostile environment of inmates and their visitors without reacting in a negative manner and project a professional image at all times.
• Maintain appropriate, unrestricted credentials according to the licensure, certification, and registration requirements of the jurisdiction.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• A minimum of 2 years clinical experience is preferred.
• 1 year experience in a correctional setting or comparable clinical environment such as public health, urgent care, acute care, or long term rehabilitation setting is preferred.