Corrections Hourly Rn Or Lpn - Prn Nights

Days of work may vary and may include weekends and holidays. This is an extremely clean and safe environment. No infirmary.
The Corrections Nurse is responsible for 24-hour health care of inmates. This includes assessment, implementation of care, coordination with corrections staff, interfacing with the Health Care Authority and facilitation of care with agencies and physicians in the community.
Boulder County is a family-friendly workplace dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.
PLEASE NOTE: When submitting your application be sure to include all relevant education and experience, as applications are screened based on the qualifications listed in this position announcement. Applications that do not appear to meet minimum qualifications, as outlined below, will not be considered. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed applications.
Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team.

Must have a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Colorado with experience in medical assessments. Must be able to successfully pass polygraph, drug screen and background investigation.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Colorado Constitutional Amendment 20, Medical Marijuana, and Amendment 64 legalizing the limited use of marijuana, the use or non-duty related possession of marijuana by a Sheriff's Office employee is a violation of federal law and is prohibited while employed.

• Must be well organized and possess detailed assessment skills.
• Must have the ability to think and act critically.
• Must interact well with others.
• Must remain current in correctional health care standards, as well as changes in community nursing care standards.
• Must be well organized and possess detailed assessment skills.
• Prior experience with mental health and substance abuse interventions is preferred.
• Must have a demonstrated understanding of the security issues surrounding inmate health care in a detention setting.

Bi-lingual applicant preferred: Ability to read, write, speak, and understand other languages desired, however, is not required. Applicants who meet these bi-lingual criteria may be eligible for an additional stipend (criteria set forth by Boulder County. To be eligible for stipend pay, employees must be tested to prove proficiency).

1. Vision - Dual vision is not required. Single eye correctable vision is acceptable. Minimum peripheral vision for single vision is 900 on the ear side and 700 on the nose side. Frequently uses peripheral vision to observe and monitor multiple persons and activity.
2. Hearing - Dual hearing is required. When tested by use of an audiometric device, does not have an average hearing loss in the better ear greater than 40 decibels at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without a hearing aid when the audiometric device is calibrated to American National Standard. Nurses are constantly required to listen to multiple audible inputs simultaneously such as portable radio conversations telephone conversations, conversations with inmates or others, noises within the housing units.
3. Sense of Smell - Intact. Occasionally uses olfactory sense to detect illegal use of drugs or chemicals. Occasionally uses the olfactory sense to evaluate the presence of toxic vapors, smoke, and fuels.
4. Speech - Nurses must have the ability to speak and understand English clearly within normal parameters. Constantly uses voice to communicate with other officers, professionals, prisoners, and the public in person and by telephone and two-way radio. Clear diction and audible volume is required.
5. Body Movement - Nurses must have mobility of both arms and legs with the ability to move around the work area unassisted. Must be able to walk quickly and climb stairs. Must have the ability and range of flexibility to reach overhead, reach below knees, and to bend over or squat down to perform job functions. Must have the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.
a. Hand and Arms - must have the dexterity in their hands to pick up small items, hand instruments and implements. Must be able to sort medication and individually package it in separate containers for distribution to inmates. Constantly must be able to write patient information in medical charts daily, write reports, and treatment plans. Must have a sense of feeling in their hands and fingers to take a pulse rate, and palpate injuries. Must be able to administer hypodermic injections, draw blood, and take blood pressures. Must be able to use keys to open doors throughout the facility.
b. Lifting - Constantly must be able to lift and carry cartons of medical and office supplies. Occasionally must be able to help lift, turn, and roll disabled inmates and to assist inmates in and out of beds, wheelchairs, toilet facilities, and showers.