Purpose of Job

The RN has primary responsibility to perform a variety of medical functions relating to the health and welfare of the inmates.

Essential Functions

The following are required duties of this position:

• Ensures all inmates have exams within 14 days of entering the facility.
• Ensures continuity of care with community providers.
• Maintains accurate, complete health care records and reports.
• Administers medications to patients and monitors them for side effects and reactions. Prescribes assistive medical devices and related treatments.
• Records patient vital signs and medical information Orders medical diagnostic and clinical tests.
• Monitors, reporting, and recording systems or changes in patient conditions.
• Administers non-intravenous medications.
• Asses implementing, planning, or evaluating patient nursing care plans by working with healthcare team members.
• Modifies patient health treatment plans as indicated by patient conditions and responses.

Minimum Requirements

The following are the educational and/or training requirements for this position:

• Must be able to read and comprehend English language directives, training materials, and other documentation.
• Must have current RN license through the State of Tennessee.
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing exp rience preferred.
• Supervisory erience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The following non-physical knowledge, skills and abilities are required for this position:

• Ability to handle medical crisis or emergencies
• Must have basic nursing assessment and practical skills.
• Ability to maintain Electronic Health Records.
• Must complete the duties of a first responder for Prea incidents when necessary
• Must be knowledgeable of relevant ACA and TCI standards and applicable forms.
• Must follow proper telephone, radio and intercom communication procedures.

Physical Abilities

The following physical ability(s) is/are required for this position:

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of office equipment.
• Must maintain the ability to work any hours, any shift and/or any days.
• Must be able to lift no less than 50lbs.

Position-Specific Responsibilities

The following responsibilities are required for this position:

• Executes other responsibilities as assigned by the Sheriff, Chief Deputy or supervisor.

Tools, Machinery and Equipment

Ability to operate or use the following machinery and/or equipment is required for this position:

• Computer equipment
• Multi-line telephone
• Photocopier
• Fax machine
• Medical equipment as required

Pay is DOE

• 0-1 years $68,057.00 - $32.72 hourly
• 1-2 years $68,737.51 - $33.05 hourly
• 3-5 years $69,424.94 - $33.38 hourly
• 5+ years $70,119.19 - $33.71 hourly

The Knox County Sheriff's Office is an equal opportunity employer.