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Job Description: Licensed Vocational Nurse-Jail Nurse
CLASS NO. 1058 EEOC CATEGORY: Technician
PAY GROUP: 116 FLSA: Non-Exempt
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Supervises Jail personnel performing medical duties; remains on-call as needed to respond to any
emergency situations at the Jail facility; assists doctors and other medical staff in evaluating
total health care needs of patients, including developing plans to meet those needs, and arranging
for and/or providing medical treatment to Jail inmates under the direct supervision of the Jail
Physician.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
1. Reports to: Jail Physician and Jail Administrator and/or Sheriff.
2. Directs: Medical Assistant.
3. Other: Works closely with Jail personnel, Jail physician, various government and law
enforcement agencies, other county departments, prisoners, and local area hospitals and medical
personnel.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Essential Duties*
Supervises training of departmental employees regarding managing contagious diseases using
policy as set forth by Texas Department of Health and Center for Disease Control under the
direction of the Jail physician;
Assesses inmates' medical needs and arranges for or provides treatment, including would treatment
and suture removal, as directed by the Jail Physician;
Performs TB skin tests on inmates and department employees;
Assigns duties to other medical personnel as needed;
Schedules medical appointments for inmates as authorized by the Jail Physician;
Maintains inventory and orders medical equipment, supplies, and medications as ordered by the Jail
Physician;
Adheres to security and safety procedures for inmates and staff;
Provides health care evaluations, instructions and counseling to inmates, including reviewing
medical requests, following protocol established by the Jail Physician;
Processes new inmates by screening and evaluating medical and mental histories as needed in
accordance with the Texas Commission on Jail Standards and protocols and under the direct
supervision of the Jail Physician;
Orders lab tests as directed by the Jail Physician and completes associated paperwork;
Serves as the liaison between the Jail and other medical/mental health agencies as directed by the
Jail Physician;
Monitors blood sugar and blood pressure on hypertensive and diabetic inmates and gives insulin and
other injections as necessary as directed by the Jail Physician;
Supervises and dispenses medications and self-administered medications as ordered by a Physician
and consults with the Jail Physician as soon as possible if prescribed by a Physician other than
the Jail Physician;
Answers inmate and staff inquiries regarding inmate medical care;
Maintains medical charts, records, and other required medical documentation; makes requests for
medical records transfers of new inmates;
Prepares medical summaries of inmates being transferred to other correctional facilities; Maintains
cleanliness in work area;
Requests special inmate diets as necessary; Provides medical care services to inmate facilities;
Works on call as medically necessary; and Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Important Duties*
Supervises Jail medical officer, including assigning and reviewing work, completing
performance evaluations, training, and making recommendations on hiring medical staff;
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of: First aid, pharmacology, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, nursing, supervisory
management, standard jail practices and procedures, laws, departmental policies, rules,
regulations, instructions, federal and state laws regarding health care services and correctional
literature regarding the custody of persons.
Ability to: train, supervise and motivate departmental personnel; understand and follow oral
instructions; recognize problems and recommend solutions; analyze data; reason and make medical
judgements and decisions, especially in emergencies; write clear and concise reports; maintain
complete records as requires; operate computers; establish and maintain effective working
relationships with other county employees and officials, inmates, and the general public; and
maintain appropriate necessary certifications.
Other: While preforming the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand,
walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral
vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be physically fit and pass a physical
exam by a medical doctor. In order to meet the physical demands of this job (handling of violent
prisoners, etc.) must have full use of extremities. This position has been identified with possible
risks of exposure to blood borne pathogens and/or other various hazards that require immunization
against exposure.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
High school diploma or GED, with Associates' degree in nursing plus at least two years' experience
in nursing and attainment of certification as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid Driver's License
Certification as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Must be eligible to be license by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards
and Education as a Jailer.
Applications are accepted for posted positions only. If you are applying for more than one position, you must complete a separate application for each position. A resume and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application, however, you may submit a resume and/or additional documents with completed application.
Notice: Any position which requires the ability or skill to type must also have a typing test. You may take a typing test at your local Work Force Center or you may contact our office to schedule for the test to be administered at 602 East Church Street, Livingston, Texas. All applications and typing scores will be considered valid for 180 days.
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