Under the supervision of Sheriff and/or Chief Deputy and under the direction of attending
physician, performs routine professional nursing services for inmates housed in the Box Elder
County Jail and works with physician on the day to day management of the medical aspect of the
jail facility.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

(Any one position does not include all of the duties listed: nor do the

listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.)

Assists the Doctor on duty when visiting inmates; consults with physician on medical matters.

Identifies physical, social and emotional health needs by using health and social histories;
conducts physical examinations and laboratory tests as needed; develops treatment plans for
patients.

Obtains inmates medical history and is responsible for the medication and inmate medical
records and updates; prepares daily medications; distributes prescribed medications; follows up
to determine effects of medication; provides treatment for minor ailments not requiring
prescription or physician review; prepares medical charts; records treatments; insures
confidentiality of inmate medical records. Documents medical treatment and procedures.

Evaluates nutritional adequacy and necessary dietary requirements; evaluates dental requests;
sets up required dental appointments; counsels and evaluates minor emotional emergencies;
evaluates inmates for Mental Health Department; obtains mental health counselors as required.

Schedules inmates appointments for transportation to outside medical care requiring medical
stability; coordinates changes in living quarters for medical reasons.

Operates a motor vehicle in a safe manner and in compliance with all Utah laws and regulations.

Will document medical treatment and is responsible for third party billings and procedures for
reimbursable services.

Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited nursing college or university with an Associate’s Degree
in Nursing and two (2) years of nursing experience

OR

Graduation from an accredited Nursing college with a Bachelor’s degree.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience in Nursing field.

2. Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of general nursing theory and practice; working knowledge of
medication, dosage, and side effects; some knowledge of normal and abnormal behavior.

Ability to provide skilled nursing care; ability to set priorities and make judgements
regarding case load; ability to recognize community health needs and concerns of patients
and to maintain constructive health care relationships; ability to identify dangers involved
with handling inmates; ability to adjust and cope with emergency situations; ability to
restrain unruly inmates with assistance; ability to follow written and oral instructions;
ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; must have the ability to work
well with others.

Must have a working knowledge of jail policy and procedures and is responsible for
upgrades of medical care policies.

Need to have current knowledge on communicable and transmitted diseases encountered
in corrections facilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and
talk and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or
operate objects, controls, or tools; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel,
crouch, or crawl; run and taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and
depth perception. Employee must have working knowledge and physical capability to manage
safe patient transfers.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah which includes being State Board certified.
Must be CPR certified and IV certification is preferred.
Must have Valid Utah Drivers License.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application; reference check; interview with hiring authority.