Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Klamath County Jail Performs medical care of inmates housed in the Klamath County Jail in accordance with licensed physician’s orders.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Provide medical and medication support to inmates under the direction of the Medical Director. Evaluates people arrested for acceptance into jail; processes and completes initial medical screening. Assesses medical records of detainees, reviews medications, prescriptions, orders, and records, reviews intake records, interviews detainees about medication and medical issues.
Education and Experience: Licensed in Oregon as a Registered Nurse. Knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures; expanded training in emergency medical care, substance abuse treatment/counseling and assessment skills; experience in medical and lab equipment and testing procedures; knowledge of medication; knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques.