Head Nurse / Corrections

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY

“Head Nurse – Correctional Facility”

Saratoga County Corrections

Base Bargaining Unit Salary: $70,223 (max $83,641 based on years of service)

*Plus excellent benefits, compensation plan & NYS Retirement System Enrollment*

This is a supervisory position involving responsibility for providing professional nursing services to inmates at the

Saratoga County Correctional Facility. The work is carried out in accordance with the established policies and

procedures of the Correctional Facility and the accepted standards of nursing practice. The work is performed under

general supervision of the Medical Director with latitude for instructing, planning and making assignments of

subordinates. This position may have to work evenings and weekends. Does related work as required.

Typical work activities for this opportunity are… (*Illustrative only)

• Supervises the activities of professional subordinates in the care of patients and the administration of

medications and treatments in the facility;

• Instructs and assists nursing staff on nursing problems, medical room management and related activities;

• Orients new nursing personnel and oversees participation in related staff development and in-service

training programs;

• Provides nursing care to patients within the Correction population;

• Observes patient's condition, assesses patient needs, and provides required nursing care;

• Administers prescribed medications, observes reports and records patient response to medication regimen;

Draws blood tests ordered by the physician;

• Performs skin tests for tuberculosis;

• Assists the attending physician during sick call;

• Maintains current clinical and nursing records and reports;

• May be required to provide emergency services or crises intervention in the absence of the staff physician;

• Recognizes physical and mental deviation from normal, makes arrangements for treatment and follow-up

care;

• Assesses medical complaints and health emergencies, determines whether patient must be transported for

emergency care, scheduled for sick call, or treated according to protocol;

• May be called to administer nursing services after working hours;

• Triage inmates requesting medical services.
• Typical Work Activities are intended only as illustrations of possible types of work that might be appropriately

assigned to an incumbent of this title. Work activities that do not appear are not excluded as appropriate work

assignments, as long as they can be reasonably understood to be within the logical limits of the job.

Minimum Qualifications are, at least…

Graduation from a school of nursing approved by the New York State Education Department as qualifying for

Registered Professional Nurse and one year of experience in professional nursing activities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Eligibility for a license issued by the New York State Education Department to

practice as a Registered Professional Nurse. Possession and currently registered at the time of appointment.

Qualified Candidates may submit their application & resume to:

Personnel Officer – Civil Service Division

Saratoga County Human Resources Department

40 McMaster Street

Ballston Spa, New York 12020

Applications will continue to be accepted until vacancy has been filled

Applications are required for consideration, and are available in the Human Resources Office or on our website:

www.saratogacountyny.gov Resume may not be substituted for Application. Applications must be received in our

office by end of business on date indicated. Postmarks will not be accepted for this posting. No Fax Submissions.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing,

or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct inquires to the Human Resources Office. Saratoga

County is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is valued

and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of

backgrounds and cultures, and encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, those with disabilities, members of

ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.