The Charge Nurse is responsible for overseeing daily medical operations serving inmates/detainees/clients at the Pennington County Jail, Western SD Juvenile Services Center and the Care Campus. The Charge Nurse ensures proper care and treatment of inmates/detainees/clients while maintaining compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
Supervise assigned medical staff, assist in the hiring process, training, and scheduling, enforce policy and manage performance though writing annual staff evaluations.
Collaborate with the applicable health authorities to ensure the provision of proper health services to clients/detainees/inmates.
Serve as a liaison to other divisions, medical providers, attorneys, client/detainee/inmate families and outside officials regarding client/detainee/inmate medical care.
Ensure compliance with the governing standards and regulations.
Utilize program and client/detainee/inmate information and data to plan, organize and implement program changes as required.
Meet with the Sheriff, Chief Deputy and other management staff to discuss policies, procedures and programs that affect the operation of the medical unit and to assist in department-wide planning and program development.
Provide training to security staff, to include health assessment, communicable disease, medical condition signs and symptoms, first aid, etc.
Assist in finding relatable staff education and trainings to meet facility education standards annually.
Formulate goals and objectives for the medical components of the Jail, Juvenile Services Center and Care Campus.
Serve as a mentor and mediator for medical staff and assist in conflict resolution between staff members.
Attend meetings and trainings as required.
Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Maintain compliance with all county policies and procedures.
This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive duties of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties, as may be required. Education and/or Experience Required:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Preference given to those with prior supervisory experience in a medical environment.
One year of experience working in a fast-paced environment, diverse duties and familiarity with compliance standards.
Current South Dakota Registered Nurse License or ability to readily obtain a South Dakota state certification as a Registered Nurse.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid South Dakota Driver’s License within 90 days of moving to South Dakota.
Working Environment:
Scheduled shift coverage and on-call coverage are expected based on operational needs and may include evenings and weekends as required.
This position will work in secured correctional, detox and addiction treatment facilities, allowing the potential for exposure of inappropriate language, smells, gestures and behavior.
This position will be subject to set boundaries and care protocols to assist with their safety and security.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 200 pounds.
Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone and in person.
Ability to push/pull a medication cart on occasion. When fully loaded, the medication cart weights approximately 200 pounds.
Ability to walk, sit and reach with hands and arms.
