Taylor County Sheriffs office - Taylor County Jail

Under the coordination of the Jail's Head Nurse, this position assists in the provision of health services to jail inmates. Assists in conducting medical assessments of inmates. Assists physician in examining inmates responding to sick call. Addresses medical issues by following nursing protocols and physician orders. Administers medications.

Essential Functions:1 Transcribes physicians' orders into computer, fills prescriptions, and dispenses to medical boxes.2 Reviews the medical background and condition of new inmates including physicals, administration of TB skin tests, and other testing. Determines the need for the attention of a physician, sets priorities and schedules visits with the physician. Consults with physicians as necessary on health care issues.3 Assists physicians and other medical professionals engaged in providing health care services to inmates. Schedules tests and appointments with other health agencies including dentist, x-ray, laboratories and others.4 Assists with and examines illi11ates reporting for sick call, includes gathering medical information from the inmate, taking vital signs, drawing blood as necessary, and otherwise assisting the physician. Works with other medical staff in developing special treatment plans for inmates with various health conditions.5 Sees patients for medical emergencies and determines appropriate follow-up. Changes bandages and provides other immediate assistance.6 Responsible for obtaining blood and other specimens and packaging and transportation of specimens.7 Coordinates referrals to mental health staff for crises and chronic care.8 Places pre-described medications into containers that are correctly labeled. Dispenses over- the-counter medicines, creams and lotions.9 Assists in the maintenance of inmate health records.10 Assists food service staff in dealing with special dietary issues.11 Conducts on-call consultations with jail personnel for non-routine inmate health needs. Makes recommendations for health care and/or referral according to nursing protocols.Restocks supplies, including insulin supplies, exam room supplies, and medical kits. Brings supply shortages to the attention of the Charge Nurse Other Functions:• Performs other duties as assigned• During a public health emergency, the employee may be required to perform duties similar to but not limited to those in his/her job description.(The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classifiedEmployment Qualifications: Education: Completion of the curriculum as a Licensed Vocational Nurse from an accredited collegeOther Requirements: Licensed an LVN in the State of Texas.(The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.)Physical Requirements:• Stooping and bending to conduct physicals, stock and retrieve supplies and other functions.• Ability to access medical and other office files.• Ability to enter and access information using a computer.• Ability to lift patient in emergency situations with the help of guards.• Ability to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 20 lbs.• Ability to run to emergencies.(This job requires the ability to perform the essential Junctions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the following requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements.)Working Conditions:• Works in clinic and office conditions.• Exposure to sharp needles, syringes and scalpels.• Regular exposure to inmates, who may in clinical setting.• Exposure to communicable diseases, blood and other bodily fluids.

Unencumbered Texas Vocational Nursing License (LVN)