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Corrections Health Nurse
Lincoln County $43.82 - $55.98 Hourly Newport, OR Full-Time Job Number: 22-82 (101) Department: Sheriff's Office Division: CORRECTIONS Opening Date: 06/05/2025 Position Summary
$5,000 Hiring Bonus Compensation will be dependent on experience based on State of Oregon defined bona fide factors in accordance with Oregon's Pay Equity Act. With Associates Degree: $42.36 - $52.09 hourly With Bachelors Degree: $43.98 -$54.10 hourly Your job in the department is to provide comprehensive health maintenance, preventive and primary medical care, and treatment for adult inmates in a county corrections facility. Your job also involves assisting in the operation of the health care unit and in the development, direction, coordination, and evaluation of professional nursing practices under the direction of the Sergeant. Assumes responsibility for operation of the unit in the absence of management staff. Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities
JOB FUNCTIONS ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS are critical and fundamental responsibilities of the position of all Corrections Health Nurse. The incumbent must be able to perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodation. A Corrections Health Nurse will follow the six standards of practice: Assessment
Conduct and document initial and ongoing comprehensive and focused nursing assessments of the health status of patients by collecting objective and subjective data from observations, examinations, interviews, and written records in an accurate and timely manner as appropriate to the patient's health care needs and context of care. Distinguishing abnormal from normal data, analyzing, recording, and reporting the data. Detecting inaccurate, incomplete, or missing patient information and reporting such. Recognizing changes in patient status. Assesses patients' physical and emotional condition to assure patients a safe, sanitary, and therapeutic environment according to established procedures, especially patients in restraints, seclusion, protective devices or on special observation precautions. Diagnosis and Priorities
Analysis of the assessment data to derive a nursing diagnosis and priorities. Documents diagnoses or concerns in a manner that facilitates the patient's involvement in developing a plan of care. Outcomes Identification
Based on the diagnosis the Corrections Health Nurse will identify outcomes that are culturally relevant, health literate, based in evidence and attainable through local resources and policies. Document expected outcomes and measurable objectives. Planning
Develop and coordinate a comprehensive plan of nursing care to maintain continuity of treatment and develop focused plans of nursing care, including selecting appropriate nursing interventions and strategies, especially for patients with chronic medical problems or serious and persistent mental illness. Develop nursing orders. Document the plan using health literate and culturally competent language that can be understood by the care team and patient. Implementation The Corrections Health Nurse oversees the implementation of the plan through treatment, case management, referrals to community partners, collaboration with community resources, health promotion and educates patients concerning diet, hygiene, long term effects of alcohol and drug abuse, and methods of prevention of disease. Implement the plan of care by administering medical and nursing treatments including giving medications, titrating medications, daily detox assessments and handling dressing changes; also monitors and evaluates vital signs. Additional job responsibilities: Documentation
The Corrections Health Nurse will document medical history including current medical problems, allergies, on-going medications, and treatment of patients, using an electronic medical records program. As well as nursing interventions and responses to care in an accurate, timely, thorough, and clear manner. All prescription drug use for patients will be documented according to established drug recordkeeping practices in an electronic medical records program. Documents activities and status of care coordination. Medication
Provides sound pharmacology dispensing practices, including drug identification, drug action, side effects and proper dosage. Equipment
Evaluate and monitor medical supplies to ensure availability of appropriate supplies, accurate accounting, and secure storage, including maintenance of narcotic, needle, and syringe counts. Evaluate new and replacement medical equipment; operates equipment necessary for the provision of patient care, monitors equipment to ensure that it is in good working condition. Prepares equipment and assists physician and/or physicians' assistant during examination and treatment. Maintains equipment for use. Emergencies
Respond to emergency situations and takes charge of scene until EMT arrives if physician/physicians' assistant is not on scene. Implements emergency measures, interpretation of medical orders and ensures follow-up on any referrals made. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS are those duties that are performed either very infrequently or could be performed by others without altering the underlying reason the job exists: Attend and participate in team meetings, trainings, and activities to further the health of the community. Provide training to staff of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Lincoln County Juvenile Detention Center and the Pretrial TAPS house on various topics such as First Aid/AED/CPR, Narcan and other patient specific health care training to Corrections Deputies such as medication administration, detox issues, labor and birth symptoms. Typical Qualifications
Minimum Education Level Associates and/or Professional Certification Specifics: Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing; or an Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing. Minimum Experience Level None Specifics: Experience as a RN is not required however, 3 years' experience as a non-licensed or licensed care giver preferred. Compensation Note : Added financial incentive will be given to RNs with an AA or BS degree from an accredited university. Those with verified translation abilities are also eligible for additional incentive. Substitution Note : Any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the job as determined by the County. Certifications Specifics: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is required. Driver's License:
Oregon Driver's License required Specifics: Position requires use of county vehicles. Other Licenses:
Professional License required Specifics: Must possess a current unencumbered license to practice nursing in the State of Oregon as a Registered Professional Nurse, in accordance with ORS 678.010 to 678.360 at the time of appointment. Must possess a valid insurable Oregon motor vehicle license with good driving record, or ability to obtain within 30 days date of hire. Desirable Qualifications:
Must be free of conviction of a crime designated under the law where the conviction occurred as being punishable as a felony or as a crime for which a maximum term of imprisonment of more than one (1) year may be imposed; or of violating any law involving the unlawful use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of a controlled substance, narcotic, or dangerous drug. Dishonorable or undesirable discharge from the military is cause for disqualification. Must be able to pass a law enforcement background check. A psychological assessment will also be administered. Reside within two hours of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. Knowledge of: All areas of general healthcare services, including medical record keeping practices. The principles, practices, methods and procedures of nursing as applied to primary care. The uses and effects of medications, narcotics, and immunizations provided in a correctional facility; considerable knowledge of issues related to alcohol and drug abuse and psychopathology. All clinical skills, including physical assessment and interpretation of lab tests. Public health laws and regulations. Skill or ability to: Exercise considerable judgment, to recognize problems outside of this role and refer appropriately. Work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics and analyze health problems. Utilize community resources. Identify community and individual health problems and to plan and administer solutions. Plan and evaluate for a wide variety of health issues.
Lincoln County $43.82 - $55.98 Hourly Newport, OR Full-Time Job Number: 22-82 (101) Department: Sheriff's Office Division: CORRECTIONS Opening Date: 06/05/2025 Position Summary
$5,000 Hiring Bonus Compensation will be dependent on experience based on State of Oregon defined bona fide factors in accordance with Oregon's Pay Equity Act. With Associates Degree: $42.36 - $52.09 hourly With Bachelors Degree: $43.98 -$54.10 hourly Your job in the department is to provide comprehensive health maintenance, preventive and primary medical care, and treatment for adult inmates in a county corrections facility. Your job also involves assisting in the operation of the health care unit and in the development, direction, coordination, and evaluation of professional nursing practices under the direction of the Sergeant. Assumes responsibility for operation of the unit in the absence of management staff. Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities
JOB FUNCTIONS ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS are critical and fundamental responsibilities of the position of all Corrections Health Nurse. The incumbent must be able to perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodation. A Corrections Health Nurse will follow the six standards of practice: Assessment
Conduct and document initial and ongoing comprehensive and focused nursing assessments of the health status of patients by collecting objective and subjective data from observations, examinations, interviews, and written records in an accurate and timely manner as appropriate to the patient's health care needs and context of care. Distinguishing abnormal from normal data, analyzing, recording, and reporting the data. Detecting inaccurate, incomplete, or missing patient information and reporting such. Recognizing changes in patient status. Assesses patients' physical and emotional condition to assure patients a safe, sanitary, and therapeutic environment according to established procedures, especially patients in restraints, seclusion, protective devices or on special observation precautions. Diagnosis and Priorities
Analysis of the assessment data to derive a nursing diagnosis and priorities. Documents diagnoses or concerns in a manner that facilitates the patient's involvement in developing a plan of care. Outcomes Identification
Based on the diagnosis the Corrections Health Nurse will identify outcomes that are culturally relevant, health literate, based in evidence and attainable through local resources and policies. Document expected outcomes and measurable objectives. Planning
Develop and coordinate a comprehensive plan of nursing care to maintain continuity of treatment and develop focused plans of nursing care, including selecting appropriate nursing interventions and strategies, especially for patients with chronic medical problems or serious and persistent mental illness. Develop nursing orders. Document the plan using health literate and culturally competent language that can be understood by the care team and patient. Implementation The Corrections Health Nurse oversees the implementation of the plan through treatment, case management, referrals to community partners, collaboration with community resources, health promotion and educates patients concerning diet, hygiene, long term effects of alcohol and drug abuse, and methods of prevention of disease. Implement the plan of care by administering medical and nursing treatments including giving medications, titrating medications, daily detox assessments and handling dressing changes; also monitors and evaluates vital signs. Additional job responsibilities: Documentation
The Corrections Health Nurse will document medical history including current medical problems, allergies, on-going medications, and treatment of patients, using an electronic medical records program. As well as nursing interventions and responses to care in an accurate, timely, thorough, and clear manner. All prescription drug use for patients will be documented according to established drug recordkeeping practices in an electronic medical records program. Documents activities and status of care coordination. Medication
Provides sound pharmacology dispensing practices, including drug identification, drug action, side effects and proper dosage. Equipment
Evaluate and monitor medical supplies to ensure availability of appropriate supplies, accurate accounting, and secure storage, including maintenance of narcotic, needle, and syringe counts. Evaluate new and replacement medical equipment; operates equipment necessary for the provision of patient care, monitors equipment to ensure that it is in good working condition. Prepares equipment and assists physician and/or physicians' assistant during examination and treatment. Maintains equipment for use. Emergencies
Respond to emergency situations and takes charge of scene until EMT arrives if physician/physicians' assistant is not on scene. Implements emergency measures, interpretation of medical orders and ensures follow-up on any referrals made. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS are those duties that are performed either very infrequently or could be performed by others without altering the underlying reason the job exists: Attend and participate in team meetings, trainings, and activities to further the health of the community. Provide training to staff of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Lincoln County Juvenile Detention Center and the Pretrial TAPS house on various topics such as First Aid/AED/CPR, Narcan and other patient specific health care training to Corrections Deputies such as medication administration, detox issues, labor and birth symptoms. Typical Qualifications
Minimum Education Level Associates and/or Professional Certification Specifics: Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing; or an Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing. Minimum Experience Level None Specifics: Experience as a RN is not required however, 3 years' experience as a non-licensed or licensed care giver preferred. Compensation Note : Added financial incentive will be given to RNs with an AA or BS degree from an accredited university. Those with verified translation abilities are also eligible for additional incentive. Substitution Note : Any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the job as determined by the County. Certifications Specifics: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is required. Driver's License:
Oregon Driver's License required Specifics: Position requires use of county vehicles. Other Licenses:
Professional License required Specifics: Must possess a current unencumbered license to practice nursing in the State of Oregon as a Registered Professional Nurse, in accordance with ORS 678.010 to 678.360 at the time of appointment. Must possess a valid insurable Oregon motor vehicle license with good driving record, or ability to obtain within 30 days date of hire. Desirable Qualifications:
Must be free of conviction of a crime designated under the law where the conviction occurred as being punishable as a felony or as a crime for which a maximum term of imprisonment of more than one (1) year may be imposed; or of violating any law involving the unlawful use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of a controlled substance, narcotic, or dangerous drug. Dishonorable or undesirable discharge from the military is cause for disqualification. Must be able to pass a law enforcement background check. A psychological assessment will also be administered. Reside within two hours of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. Knowledge of: All areas of general healthcare services, including medical record keeping practices. The principles, practices, methods and procedures of nursing as applied to primary care. The uses and effects of medications, narcotics, and immunizations provided in a correctional facility; considerable knowledge of issues related to alcohol and drug abuse and psychopathology. All clinical skills, including physical assessment and interpretation of lab tests. Public health laws and regulations. Skill or ability to: Exercise considerable judgment, to recognize problems outside of this role and refer appropriately. Work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics and analyze health problems. Utilize community resources. Identify community and individual health problems and to plan and administer solutions. Plan and evaluate for a wide variety of health issues.