The employer is hiring for a Detention Center Nurse. POSITION OVERVIEW This position is located in the Custer County Sheriff's Office Detention Center and is responsible, with the medical provider, for ensuring the delivery of health care in a timely and clinically appropriate manner to inmates and or staff. Ensures those served receive consistent and appropriate care in accordance with established local, federal and state policies, procedures, regulations and guidelines. Provides professional medical care to inmates based on their specific needs. GENERAL DUTIES Communicates in a professional manner with inmate's family/friends, attorneys or guardians regarding medical care and concerns following all HIPAA guidelines. Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations. Communicate clearly and effectively with staff. Establishes and maintain effective work relationships with inmates, staff and the public. NURSING DUTIES Responsible for answering inmate medical kites and determining if the presenting problem will be triaged in the clinic. Performs nursing assessments and evaluations and follow-up consultation. Schedules any outside physician appointments and coordinates transports with security staff. Completes appropriate paperwork. Refers outside physician orders to Medical Provider. Works closely with mental health providers to provide appropriate medical services. Obtains patient histories and develops patient care treatment plans. Administers medication passes. Instructs inmate regarding medication use and treatment of illness. Administers vaccinations and immunizations to inmates and staff. Practices safety, environmental and/or infection control methods. Maintains confidentiality in regards to inmates following all HIPAA guidelines. Set up medications for administration and ensure accuracy of medication delivered. Participate in ordering of medications. Ensure accuracy of Medication Administration Record. Notify Detention Staff on clinic stock items when necessary and prior to depletion. Assess incoming inmates for fitness for incarceration when applicable during shift. RECORDS Maintains and reviews inmate medical/dental records in accordance with required medical/dental guidelines. Stores records in a double lock system as required by HIPAA and in folders consistent with medical practice. OPERATIONS Informs supervisor and or security staff of critical information that may affect safety/security or care of the facility. Keeps the Medical Provider and supervisor informed at all times of relevant information. Complies with all Custer County, Sheriff's Office and Detention Center policies, procedures and rules and provides documentation as required. QUALIFICATIONS This work requires knowledge of the principles and practices, theories, laws and authorities of corrections nursing, professional nursing, and medicine that includes: medical terminology, diagnostic and preventative techniques; pharmacology; communicable disease follow up and interventions; immunizations; operation and maintenance of equipment used in patient care, community resources; health care records management; interpersonal relations; health education and counseling; Detention Center policy and procedures; inmate rights; common safety hazards and precautions; and the ability to apply knowledge; maintain accurate medical charts and records; handle sensitive and confidential information; communicate effectively both in writing and verbally; responds to emergency situations; and establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work. This position is required to make independent determinations that could have significant ramifications and must possess excellent verbal and written skills. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE The required knowledge and skills are generally acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a minimum of an Assoc ate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Professional Nursing, Certification at a minimum as a RN and two (2) years of job-related work experience. Requires licensure granted by Montana State Board of Nursing or equivalent. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Licenses and Certifications: Position must possess a valid driver's license issued by the State of Montana or attain a Montana driver's license within six months of hire. As a condition of hire, the candidates will be required to successfully pass a criminal history check and background investigation. For application consideration please be prepared to attach the following required documents: Resume'. Cover Letter. Custer County Employment Application. Job Types::Part-time / Permanent 12-15 hours per week. Pay: $27.35 per hour Benefits: Health insurance and retirement participation is optional. Health insurance prorated based upon hours worked. Medical specialties: Emergency Medicine. Trauma Medicine. Standard shift: Day shift. Weekly schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. After hours as needed.