Correctional Health Nurse I

عن الوظيفة

*$10,000 Sign-on Bonus The Fairfax County Sheriff's Office is committed to providing world-class public safety with honor, courage, and a dedication to service. Our office is the largest sheriff's office in Virginia with over 600 professional men and women. We serve a population of over 1.1 million citizens in one of the most diverse counties in the nation. We are looking for medical professionals who want to contribute to the outstanding quality of life that Fairfax County residents currently enjoy. Works as a member of the Medical Services Branch located in the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. As an individual and team contributor, provides patients with routine and emergency health care. Duties may include obtaining health histories on newly incarcerated patients and, when necessary, making referrals of patients to the staff physician, nurse practitioner, dentist, mental health professional, or specialist in alcohol and/or drug abuse treatment. Ensures all medication is administered in accordance with standard operating procedures and as ordered by the authorizing authority. Schedule: The incumbent will be assigned to 12.5 hours shift on a squad schedule and will work 15 d