Role OverviewProvides primary medical care, treatment, and case management to prisoners of the Salt Lake County Jails. Works in a locked down facility with direct contact with prisoners.
What You Will Do
Assesses physical condition, formulates medical plans, provides medical first response, performs invasive procedures, documents patient care, administers medications, and advises patients on health maintenance.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Must have knowledge of Utah Nurse Practice Act, Prisoner Rape Elimination Act, and other relevant laws and regulations. Must be able to handle stressful situations and work in a jail environment.
Requirements
- Professional licensure in the State of Utah as a Registered Nurse or a Multistate Nursing Compact License.
- Completion of an accredited college or university program and licensed as a Temporary RN Apprentice through the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.
- Pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program.
- Receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position.
Benefits
- Mandatory drug test before starting in this position
- Random alcohol and drug testing
- Post-accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing
- Two-step Tuberculosis skin test upon hire
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