Detention Nurse Supervisor

Under general supervision, perform professional nursing service of considerable difficulty in the supervision of health services to prisoners within the Yuma County Detention Center; supervises medical staff; this position has department specific responsibility.

(Illustrative Only) Supervises and evaluates health services personnel, activities, and programs; monitors all aspects of prisoners' clinical care; recommends and implements strategies and care to detect, prevent and control diseases in a Detention Center; supervises and coordinates the daily operations and activities of support personnel, to include work schedules, work assignments, performance evaluations, and recommends personnel actions; conducts staff meetings, orientation, and training to new hires and staff; ensures subordinates are in compliance with department's directives and County, State and Federal Laws relating to medical services; develops and implements new and revised operational and strategic plans, programs, policies and procedures; priorities special projects; provides health-related education and counseling; responds and provides solutions to complaints regarding services rendered; assists and monitors the budget expenditures; reviews medical bills for accuracy; maintains supply inventory and ordering; prepares technical and statistical reports relating to services; reviews, documents and maintains various reports and record keeping requirements; monitors prisoners' health records and charts; responds to medical emergencies, provides physical assessment, nursing diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation to prisoners; interviews prisoners to obtain medical information and prescription data; participates in suicide watches of at-risk prisoners for signs and symptoms of self-infliction of harm; collaborates with physicians and other health care providers; assists physicians with special procedures and treatments; provides medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician; administers Hepatitis shots, TB tests, blood samples and processes specimens to the laboratory; ensures sanitary conditions of the work area, equipment, and instruments are maintained and area security procedures are followed; represents the department on various county committees, boards, and other functions; regular and reliable attendance is required; perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Public Health or related field, three (3) years of experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably in a Corrections/Detention Center setting and one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: May be required to successfully complete a background check, polygraph, and drug test prior to appointment; must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Knowledge of: County policies and procedures; Federal, State, and County laws related to inmates, and Sheriff's Office Detention Center policy and procedures; theories, principles, practices and concepts of health practices, maintenance and prevention; principles and practices of epidemiology; nursing theories, principles and practices; health education and counseling; principles and practices of supervision and health care administration; community resources and public health programs; principles and methods of budget expenditure control; safety standards and medical confidentiality requirements; required detention and security training.
Skills in: Analyzing and evaluating programs needs, identifying problems, and developing feasible solutions; clinical health practices and physical health assessments; solving complex health care issues; community assessments, health program planning, development and evaluation; supervising and leading personnel; monitoring budget expenditures; assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands; preparing complete and accurate medical reports, records, and statistical data; responding appropriately to emergency situations; the use of medical instruments and laboratory equipment; dealing impartially with people of different social, economic, and ethnic background; operating computerized technology and job-related software applications.
Ability to: Lead, and delegate tasks and authority; learn, understand, apply and follow rules, regulations, instructions, and medical practices and procedures; enforce and explain laws, rules, and regulations with firmness, tact, impartiality and discretion; exercise independent judgment, initiative, and creative problem solving; give and receive orders and to work as a team supervisor in a structured working environment; provide effective nursing services and patient care and in the use of medical equipment utilized; handle and recognize unusual medical, physical or mental conditions of inmates; write reports, complete forms, accurate documentation, and compile statistics; react quickly and effectively to emergency situations; independently with minimal supervision; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, employees, other agencies and the public, including law enforcement and physicians; follow written and verbal instructions; communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is performed in a secure detention facility (correctional institution) and in a general office environment; direct inmate contact; work a variety of scheduled shifts, irregular hours, and/or on-call status, as necessary; may work non-standard hours, to include shift work, holidays, and weekends; exposure to body fluids, communicable diseases, and unpleasant odors; walk, stand and sit for a period of time; frequent standing, walking, lifting, pushing/pulling, kneeling, crouching, bending, twisting, and climbing stairs; visual and muscular dexterity to operate: computer equipment, telephone, and two-way radio maintaining constant vigilance to the surrounding area; utilized two-way radio to hear and respond to: radio communications, voice instructions, and/or commands; operate a motor vehicle and travel to/from various locations; random urinalysis testing; annual TB skin testing.