Jail Nurse RN/LPN at County of Burleigh – Bismarck, North Dakota

TERMS: Full-Time / Non-Exempt / Full Benefits

SALARY: $31.14 to $52.59 per hour RN - Grade 9

$27.20 to $45.91 per hour LPN - Grade 7

OPENINGS: 1

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Under supervision of the Jail Nurse Supervisor, performs nursing care to jail inmates at the Detention Center. Is responsible for compliance with all current and future state, federal, and local laws and regulations.

1. Perform sick call duties on a daily basis.
2. Perform medication passes.
3. Ability to exercise discretion and caution when interacting with inmates in a safe manner.
4. Conduct health assessments, lab draws and communicable disease screenings.
5. Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures appropriate for inmate care and safety; interprets physicians' orders; administers prescribed medication; applies surgical dressings and bandages; provides emergency first aid care; checks and records vital signs; instructs inmates concerning discharge planning; observes signs and symptoms during sick call; reports reactions to treatments and medications as well as changes in the inmates' emotional or physical condition.
6. Under the supervision of the Jail Nurse Supervisor directs and guides patient teaching and activities that commensurate with his/her education and demonstrated competencies.
7. Serving as a liaison with medical providers to schedule outside medical appointments regarding the medical care of the inmate populations.
8. Assisting in the tracking of equipment and supply needs.
9. Maintains accurate medical records of inmates in the Detention Center.
10. Respond to emergencies throughout the facility; injury and illness; performs CPR when needed.
11. Perform crisis intervention functions, suicide prevention, recognizing abnormal behavior and taking appropriate action.
12. Refer to or consult with other health providers in person and on the phone.
13. Notify supervisor and complete written report for any medical or security incidents.
14. Performs other duties as required and assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The employing agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen, 18 years of age or older, high school graduate or GED certified.
• Graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing.
• Preference to those who have nursing experience in a correctional facility.
• Must have a current North Dakota RN/LPN unencumbered license or the ability to obtain a North Dakota RN/LPN license within 60 days of hire.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.