at Yuma County in Yuma, Arizona, United States
Job Description
Job Summary **Applications are sought on behalf of the Sheriff's Office in Yuma County. Yuma County Human Resources does not review any applications submitted for this position. All applications are forwarded to Sheriff's Office in Yuma County** NATURE OF WORK Under general supervision, performs professional nursing and health related services of moderate difficulty to prisoners within the Yuma County Detention Center; this position has department specific responsibility. Example of Work (Illustrative Only) Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or a physician; assists with health assessments, screenings, and prisoners care plans; assists with communicable diseases and reports their existence to the appropriate health authorities; participates in the development and modification of prisoner care plans; provides medications, immunizations, and treatments as prescribed by a physician; provides daily nursing, first aid, and emergency medical care and treatment; collects prisoners' history, medical records and prescription data; prepares, documents, files and maintains paper/electronic health records/charts relating to diagnosis, treatment and progress; administers Hepatitis shots, TB tests, blood samples and processes specimens to the laboratory; orders and maintains medication and medical equipment; coordinates medical services with other health providers; provides health-related education and counseling, as needed; maintains a clean, safe, and secure work environment; participates in cost containment measures; maintains appropriate security and confidentiality of medical records and other sensitive information encountered in the performance of his/her duties; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.
To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account