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This position is eligible for Night Shift Differential Pay

NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS

INTERNAL

CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAYGRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED.

The purpose of the position is to supervise and provide general and specialized nursing care to inmate patients in the Correctional Facility. Employees in this classification function in an entry supervisory capacity in the implementation and management of medical care. Position ensures administration of prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques to promote the physical and mental health of the inmate population. Ensures functions under charge are performed in compliance with all safety and health federal, state and local rules, policies and other regulatory standards applicable to the work. Essential Job Functions The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Coordinates and supervise assigned medical operations in support of health care goals and objectives; coordinates activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
• Schedules, supervises and evaluates staff; ensures adequate coverage of all shifts; completes payroll/time sheets.
• Communicates official plans, policies and procedures to staff; plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments; trains, motivates and evaluates assigned staff; reviews progress and directs changes as needed; maintains harmony among workers and resolves problems; initiates corrective measures for errors and complaints.
• Supervises and performs nursing services, such as obtaining vital signs, wound care, IV therapy, collecting blood, urine, sputum and stool specimens, respond to emergencies in the Facility, and performing assessments to insure needs are met in accordance with clinical guidelines, as well as duties imposed by the State and Federal laws and regulations and OCCD administrative procedures.
• Supervises and provides first aid for injuries and acute illness; reports any health-related issues and/or concerns; initiates prompt referral to the appropriate medical facility when more extensive treatment is warranted.
• Order medications and supplies from the pharmacy and suppliers.
• Actively participates in Pharmacy, Quality Assurance, Infection Control and Medical Activities Committee (MAC) meetings.
• Investigates any healthcare grievance filed by an inmate and prepares a written response to the Health Care Administrator.
• Promotes a healthcare environment that is adequate and safe for inmates-patients and the healthcare personnel.
• Ensures clinical area is maintained in a clean, neat and safe manner, and required counts and cleaning is performed.
• Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.