Registered Nurse (RN)

alamosa countyAlamosa, COyesterday

$83,200/year

Occupations

Registered Nurses Acute Care Nurses Critical Care Nurses

Industries

Correctional Institutions General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals

Sheriff's Department Registered Nurse (RN) Alamosa County Sheriff's Department is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient nursing services to incarcerated persons held in the Alamosa County jail.

Reports to: Sheriff & Medical Director.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.

Salary: $83,200/year. Close Date: October 22, 2026.

Job Summary: Provides patient nursing services to incarcerated persons held in the Alamosa County jail.

Essential Job Functions:

Identifies the physical, social, and emotional health needs of individuals through systematic assessment utilizing professional skills, health history, physical evaluation, laboratory and other diagnostic tools
Provides for continuity of patient care by appropriate referral and follow-upAttends training on the legal aspects of corrections, security concepts, emergencies, interpersonal communications, unarmed self-defense and Minimum Standards for jails in Colorado
Required to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, days, weekends and holidays
Must be able to endure and perform in potentially stressful or hazardous situations and exposure to communicable diseases
Administers medications and treatments authorized by a health care provider such as a physician
Establishes correctional facility care goals and assures quality of care by measuring health care goals and standards
Complies with procedures, rules and regulations, documents assessments, interventions/treatments and outcomes appropriately
Maintains confidentiality
Maintains a cooperative relationship with health care associates
Maintains professional and technical knowledge
Performs other related functions as required from the Medical Director and Sheriff
Computer skills including record keeping as required
Show up for work on time and be ready to work
Ability to work schedule to meet all the obligation of the position
Ability to work independently or in a team
Ability to follow the policies and procedures of the County and the Sheriff's Department
Ability to meet the physical requirements listed below
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications: Current RN license in State of ColoradoCPR training Keeping current on trends and training in the nursing profession

Skills:

Learn and operate software specific to program
Computer/word processing to include MS-Word, Excel & Outlook
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Decision making in a stressful environment
Maintain composure with detainees

Abilities: Ability to take initiative to accomplishing all tasks assigned Ability to work alone and unsupervised Ability to work in a confined, stressful environment Ability to understand medications and treatments as prescribed by physician Addressing complaints and resolving problems Ability to work with Law Enforcement personnel to administer health needs of the detainees

Education and Experience:

An Associates' Degree or Bachelor Degree in Nursing
At least two (2) years of experience as a nurse
Ability to complete Certified Correctional Health Professional certificate within one (1) year of employment.
Valid Colorado Driver's License required
Physical Requirements, Work Conditions and Environment:
Requires 24-hour, 7-day on all status. Nights, weekends and holidays coverage can be expected.
Ability to work in a detention facility and with detainees of all ages.
Ability to maneuver uneven terrain for calls.
Duties performed in all types of weather conditions, extreme cold, hot temperatures, high winds.
Position requires the ability to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment at efficient speed.
The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms.
The employee is required to sit, talk, walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, see, and hear.
Hearing and vision correctable to normal ranges; close-up vision and the ability to adjust focus across a distance.
The employee is required to communicate both orally and in writing.
Employee must be able to reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls, drive, and lift up to 25 pounds.
Employee must be able to work in a variety of environments wherever victims of crimes may be found.

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Level

MidL4

Salary

$83,200/year

Location

Alamosa, CO

Occupation

Registered Nurses

Industry

Correctional Institutions

Posted

yesterday

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