Salary : $85,238.40 Annually
Location : Linn County Juvenile Detention Center, IA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
Division: YS-DETENTION - 0125A
Opening Date: 08/07/2026
Closing Date: 8/16/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: PR

About the role:
Provides comprehensive medical care to the resident population at the Linn County Juvenile Detention Center, ensuring timely, ethical healthcare through assessments, medication administration, and emergency response. Utilizes clinical judgment and evidence-based practice to address acute and chronic conditions, coordinate resources, and promote wellness. Works in collaboration with medical providers and department staff while ensuring safety, cost-efficiency, and compliance with standards.
Essential Functions

• Administers medications to residents, following all safety protocols including verification of the right patient, drug, time, dose, and route.
• Performs assessments for acute, chronic, and emergent medical and psychological conditions; determines appropriate course of action.
• Responds to medical emergencies and provides life-saving care or coordinates transport when necessary.
• Implements and follows through on doctor's orders, including labs, radiology, medications, follow-ups, and assistive devices.
• Coordinates medication orders and refills through local pharmacies and providers.
• Conducts intake physicals and TB screenings for new or returning residents, ensuring timely identification of health needs.
• Documents medical assessments, treatments, and communications in department systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Educates residents on new diagnoses, medications, dietary needs, wound care, and treatment plans.
• Collaborates with medical providers, department staff, and outside clinics to manage care and minimize unnecessary hospital transfers.
• Maintains inventory and restocks medication and emergency response carts; assists with ordering supplies as needed.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year of experience in acute care nursing required; or an Associate Degree in Nursing and three (3) to five (5) years of experience in an acute care setting
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge and skills for this position may be considered.

Shift

Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Linn County offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, long-term disability (LTD) insurance and wellness incentives.

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