specialty providers
Oversees services rendered by contractors and professional staff
Responds to day to day medical issues and/or emergencies with patients
Administers prescribed treatments and medications as needed/medically required
Prepares medical equipment, records, and rooms for examinations of patients, assisting the provider if necessary
Practices sound pharmacology practices in preparation, maintenance, administration, and documentation of prescribed drugs and/or IV delivered therapies
Maintains IVs for IV therapies, as needed
Meets regularly with the HSA to review medical services administered to patients. Along with all other correctional institution employees, the incumbent is also charged with responsibility of maintaining the security of the institution.
Essential Job Duties
Primarily responsible for orientations, training, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and
on-going support of facility Nursing/EMS staff
Monitors the implementation of the detention facility's procedures and programs
Assesses and identifies health problems of new inmates and initiates medical records and special needs POR's.