Are you a registered nurse - looking to make a difference?

Then apply with the LAPD!

We are now hiring Correctional Care Nurses

The purpose of Correctional Care is to provide high-quality medical care at three designated City jails: Parker Center , Van Nuys, and 77th Street Station. Medical care is provided for arrestees 24-hours per day, seven days a week. In addition to serving the arrestee population, medical care may also be provided to City employees at any of these sites.

The medical and nursing care provided includes pre- and post- booking examinations and treatment, routine daily sick calls and follow-up evaluations and treatments. When presented with complex medical conditions requiring a higher level of care than can be provided at the jail clinic, local medical centers are utilized. In these cases, there is collaboration between law enforcement, correctional care medical services and the receiving medical provider to assure that the highest quality of medical care is provided. Oversight for external medical service agreements is the responsibility of the Medical Services Division.

DUTIES:

A Correctional Nurse performs professional nursing services to arrestees/prisoners in City jails. Duties performed include the following: utilizing protocols in the provision of care; assisting the medical staff with patient evaluations and treatment; performing phlebotomy for forensic purposes; independently obtaining patient histories and performing patient assessments; performing focused physical examinations; performing diagnostic testing such as EKGs and urinalysis; providing emergency care and performing CPR; conducting sick call rounds; assisting with procedures; creating and maintaining medical records; collecting and documenting work statistics; testifying in court proceedings; may act as lead nurse on an individual shift; and does related work.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. A valid Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing; and
2. One year of full-time paid professional nursing experience working in Correctional Care, Critical Care, Emergency Department, Medical-Surgical, or Ambulatory Care Clinic.

Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

ADVANCE PRACTICE PROVIDER CORRECTIONAL CARE

An Advance Practice Provider Correctional Care is responsible for obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, assessing medical conditions, providing medical care and treatment, and performing related duties as required under standardized procedures and/or protocols established by the department in one of the City's correctional care facilities.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be licensed as a:
   1. Registered Nurse and certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the California Board of Registered Nursing with documentation of education and training as a Nurse Practitioner in family practice, adult, or emergency medicine, and possess a current license and Furnishing Number which provides the ability to provide drug/medication orders in the State of California; or
   2. Physician Assistant with documentation of education and training as a Physician Assistant in family practice, adult, or emergency medicine, and possess a current license and Furnishing Number which provides the ability to provide drug/medication orders in the State of California; and

Must have a current, valid American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR card.

Here is what we have to offer to you!

- Compressed Work Schedule

- Health and Dental Plans

- Pension Plan

- Deferred Compensation

- Sick Leave and Disability Benefits

- Vacation and Holidays

Visit our website today!

www.lacity.org/per

213.473.9371

We are an equal opportunity employer