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In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

Correctional Nurses provide professional nursing care to patients in a correctional setting.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.

This position is located at High Desert State Prison. The Correctional Nurse 2 position entails a range of essential responsibilities. Key duties include patient assessment and nursing care planning, where the nurse collects and documents medical conditions, completes nursing assessments, and develops care plans to address patient needs. Direct patient care involves setting priorities based on patient acuity, participating in patient education, promoting health and independence, and ensuring proper charting. The role also requires assisting staff, acting as a charge nurse, organizing and delegating tasks, and serving as a resource and role model for subordinate staff. The nurse attends multidisciplinary meetings, participates in cost-effective initiatives, and serves on committees such as Infection Control and Quality Improvement. Ensuring OSHA compliance and providing a safe and hygienic environment are critical, as is supervising inmate workers and undertaking additional tasks like medication recording and infection control. Professionalism, strong work ethic, customer service, effective communication, and proficiency with necessary computer programs are also vital components of the role. These duties must be performed in accordance with NV State Board of Nursing Practice Act and departmental regulations, policies and procedures. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: