Registered Nurse
Company: State of Massachusetts
Location: Billerica
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
The Middlesex Sheriffs Office (MSO) is seeking qualified
Registered Nurses (RN) to work in a correctional setting on the
overnight shift: 11:00PM to 7:00AM. The MSO provides 24-hour care
to inmates and detainees at Middlesex Jail & House of Correction in
Billerica, MA. Applicants must be able to work on any shift
(7:00AM-3:00PM; 3:00PM-11:00PM; and 11:00PM-7:00AM when necessary),
weekends and holidays. The position is under the direct supervision
of the Health Services Administrator (HSA) or designee in the MSO
Health Services Unit (HSU) and is classified within a collective
bargaining agreement. _Additional responsibilities include, but are
not limited to, the following:_ * Assisting physicians with all
in-house clinical duties; * Performing emergency services as
necessary; * Dispensing medication as directed; * Accounting for
medication, supplies and equipment located in work area; * Making
appropriate entries into infirmary log; * Conferring with other
shifts regarding patients and other infirmary activities; *
Conducting intakes, chart reviews and medication verification
tasks; * Ensuring compliance with American Correctional Association
(ACA) and National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC)
standards; * Working with State Office of Pharmacy Services (SOPS)
with regard to ordering medication and discharge planning; * Other
work duties as assigned by the Health Services Administrator or
designee. The individual selected for the position of Registered
Nurse must have the ability to exercise good judgment and focus on
detail as required by the job. The individual selected shall also
be cognizant of the confidential and sensitive nature of working in
a law enforcement agency and must comply with all institutional
rules regarding safety and security. _Working Conditions:_ * Based
in a correctional facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; * Must be
able to work on varied shifts (7:00AM-3:00PM; 3:00PM-11:00PM; and
11:00PM-7:00AM when necessary), weekends, nights, holidays and
subject to being forced to work over 8 hours depending on
operational needs within the MSO HSU; * The applicant may be
required to: interact with people who are under physical and/or
emotional stress; stand and walk for prolonged periods of time;
lift and carry heavy objects; restrain inmates/detainees in
accordance with policy; work under exposure to adverse weather
conditions. _Qualifications:_ * Associates degree; Bachelors degree
preferred; * Current RN license issued by the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts; * Minimum of three (3) years of RN experience
preferred; * Prior experience in a correctional or similar setting
also preferred; * Ability to participate in professional
development activities both on and off-site; * Work independently,
as well as, and with other internal departments in a fast paced
environment and execute close attention to detail; * Strong
written, communication, organizational, analytical, problem-solving
and time-management skills; * Ability to complete multiple projects
in a timely and accurate manner while maintaining comprehensive and
cohesive records. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired
will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the
United States and to complete the required employment eligibility
verification form upon hire. Must have an active valid drivers
license and the right to legally operate a motor vehicle in
Massachusetts and pass a criminal background check. _Salary:_ Base
salary is $68,494.16 plus additional benefits. Interested
candidates can review this job posting
atwww.middlesexsheriff.organd may submit a cover letter and resume
via email toHR@sdm.state.ma.us. Job: Medical Services*
*Organization: Sherrif's Dept Middlesex *Title: *Registered Nurse
Location: Massachusetts-Billerica-269 Treble Cove Road Requisition
ID: 220006CU
Keywords: State of Massachusetts, Billerica , Registered Nurse, Healthcare , Billerica, Massachusetts
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