Health Services Specialist II - Nurse/Paramedic - Jail Health

Posting number: 26-190 Department: Public Health - PR_6015 - Jail Health Job classification: Health Services Specialist II Posting type: Open Categories: Corrections, Health Services, Nursing, Medical Summary THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. The Health Services Specialist II performs basic and intermediate medical procedures and specialized detention work in the care and security of inmates to ensure their constitutional rights and welfare are safeguarded in the County Jail or Juvenile Detention Center. Work involves responding to emergency and non-emergency medical calls or requests, performing medical screenings, performing patient chart documentation duties, and distributing medications as prescribed. Examples of duties Performs medical procedures on inmates including clinical assessments, specimen collection, disbursing medications, and referring to the mid-level provider or doctor if necessary. Performs point-of-care diagnostic testing on inmates to determine health status. Performs medical screenings on inmates and charts all findings; maintains files and records as needed; creates patient charts and charts documentation of orders and actions taken. Assists and consults providers for necessary medical information as needed. Ensures that the infirmary is kept clean and neat; ensures that all medical equipment is in proper working order. Performs administrative duties of the department, including sending and receiving information such as medical records, inventorying supplies, speaking with concerned family members, and any other duties requested. Screens or previews incoming phone calls and provides information compliant with department policy and procedures, or refers callers to appropriate personnel or agencies; records and routes messages for department personnel when necessary. Administers injections, infusions, and immunizations. Provides wound care. Regular and punctual attendance is required. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications Must be 18 years of age. Must be a United States citizen. High School Diploma or GED required and certification as a Paramedic, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or Registered Nurse required; or, High School Diploma or GED required and certification as a Medical Assistant or current Emergency Medical Technician certification and a minimum of three years of experience in a related field. Possession of a valid Driver’s License. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver’s license within 90 days of employment. Supplemental information To ensure the proper delivery of emails please add jobs@dentoncounty.gov to your email safe list. Nurses and paramedics are preferred. THE ANTICIPATED START DATE AND SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS OCTOBER 7, 2026, PENDING COMMISSIONERS COURT APPROVAL OF FINAL BUDGET.