Supervising Institutional Nurse - Correctional Health Systems

The Riverside University Health System-Correctional Health Services, (RUHS-CHS), is currently recruiting for an experienced Supervising I nstitutional Nurse for the Robert Presley Detention Center.

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Under general direction, and in accordance with the State of California Nurse Practice Act, assigns, supervises, and provides professional nursing care for individuals detained at a Riverside County Sheriff/Probation confinement or correctional facility; and performs other related duties as required.

The Supervising Institutional Nurse is the supervising level classification in the Institutional Nurse series, receiving medical direction from physicians and reporting administratively to either the Correctional Healthcare Administrator or management staff in charge of the institution.

Incumbents are assigned to the Riverside University Health System-Correctional Health Services (RUHS-CHS) and have charge of nursing services at one or more adult correctional facility and/or Probation Juvenile Hall/Program.

This class is responsible for supervising Institutional Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses and for the 24/7 operations of multiple inmate/juvenile nursing units.

Additional Pertinent Information


* Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday, 5:00 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m.


* Must undergo a Sheriff's Security Clearance for access to all correctional facilities.

• Plan, organize, supervise, and provide professional nursing care to individuals in an adult correctional facility and/or Probation Juvenile Hall/Program; supervise the conduct of physical examinations; review and control medical records; ensure staff compliance with policies, procedures, and with the State of California Title 15 licensure regulations.

• Review and evaluate treatment standards, and nursing management to ensure patients are receiving correct and adequate care that meets the Title 15 minimum requirements.

• Review charts for physicians' orders and supervise their implementation; confer with physicians regarding the care and condition of patients; make decisions to transfer patients to the medical center for diagnosis or treatment.

• Supervise the procurement and maintenance of medications and medical supplies; supervise the administration of treatments and medications to patients; orient and train employees in medical and recordkeeping procedures.

• Evaluate the performance of subordinates; interview applicants for employment and make hiring recommendations; ensure staff compliance with policies, procedures, and with the State of California Title 15 regulations.

• Answer inquiries of family member's concerning the medical condition and treatment of individuals in custody; counsel and advise patients and their families regarding medical problems and healthcare methods.

• Recommend nursing policies to institutional administrators; ensure conformance of nursing services provided at the various facilities with healthcare standards established by th...