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Responsible for the supervision of medical and mental care of Danville City Jail Inmates

• Supervise medical staff
• Report to the ranking officer and/or jail administrator for an update of any information relevant to conducting the shift.
• Make frequent checks throughout the area of control.
• Move continuously through assigned areas.
• Be prepared to provide written documentation of any and all irregularities or infractions.
• See that all rules and regulations of the jail are enforced.
• See that all physical plant equipment in the jail is operating properly.
• Do not leave the jail building without informing a staff member of your destination.
• Maintain coordination with all staff.
• Responsible for the dispensing on all medication.
• Responsible for making all medical appointments for inmates.
• Orders all medication and medical supplies needed to operate the jail efficiently.
• Treats inmates with minor injuries following jail doctors protocol.
• Draws blood for medical testing as specified by referring doctors.
• Draws blood for court order DNA testing and maintain records.
• Obtains medical information on inmates who were treated for injury or illness prior to incarceration.
• Assist the jail physician on his weekly sick call.
• Upon request of inmates, will see inmates for minor medical conditions.
• Completes the medical co-payment sheets to be submitted to the accounts secretary for deduction from inmate account.
• Completes inmate medical transfer on all inmates transferred.
• Maintains inmate medical records as specified by the Virginia Department of Corrections.

Knowledge of approved principles, practices and procedures of Sheriffs Office; knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Sheriffs Office; ability to analyze Sheriffs Office problems and recommend effective and reasonable courses of action; have a knowledge of entry level training and in-service training requirements.

At least an Associates Degree or any combination of education and experience equivalent to a two-year college degree. Possession of a valid, appropriate driver's license. RN LPN License required.

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