Corrections Nurse I
Company: Summit County
Location: Park City
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Summit County is seeking a
dedicated and skilled Corrections Nurse to join our team at the
Summit County Corrections Facility. This is an excellent
opportunity for a nursing professional who is committed to public
service, values teamwork, and wants to make a meaningful impact in
a unique clinical environment. We are a family-friendly
organization that offers excellent benefits, competitive
compensation, and strong opportunities for career growth and
professional development. Summit County is an equal opportunity
employer, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds and
experiences to apply. The Corrections Nurse performs a variety of
professional nursing duties focused on delivering high?quality
public health nursing services to inmates housed in the Summit
County Corrections Facility. This role requires sound clinical
judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to work
effectively in a secure and fast?paced environment. The nurse works
under the general supervision of the Jail Commander or their
designee. Job closes 2/24/2026 at 5:00 pm Mountain Time. (Best to
use Google Chrome to apply) SALARY RANGE: $75,038.97 -
$105,176.79/annually see below MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation
from an accredited college with an Associate degree in Nursing No
experience necessary OR An equivalent of education and experience
Must be a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah Must be CPR
certified Must possess a valid driver's license BENEFITS Options
for a premium free Health Plan Dental Plan Life Insurance State of
Utah Retirement PTO 401K Match Orientation Pay Increase - up to 3%
increase at the successful completion of six-month orientation
period ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides nursing care to inmates in the
Summit County Corrections Facility; work closely with the doctor
and dentist on all matters requiring their help; keep accurate
records of all medical and dental services rendered to inmates;
maintain and control records in a confidential manner allowing only
the doctor, nurse and jail administration access. Responsible for
all prescriptions, placing the order with a pharmacy, picking up
prescriptions and establishing procedures for prescriptions to be
dispensed according to doctor's orders; comply with all state and
federal laws in dispensing of prescriptions; properly destroy
unused medications that are contained and labeled in a regular
prescription bottle by following the proper method of checking them
into the Summit County Sheriff=s Office Evidence Room; for unused
prescription medication that has been prepared in a bubble pack,
return unused portion to participating pharmacy for a refund of any
and all unused portions; keep and file records of all medications.
Responsible for performing a DNA test which consists of a cheek
swab that is contained in a legal and certified pack from the State
of Utah laboratory for the Utah State Prison. Follow the proper
method of collecting, logging, and sending the collections specimen
to the proper authority at the State Lab or other authorized
company appointed by the Utah State Department of Corrections. As
specified by Utah State law and Utah Jail Standards all Correction
Officers and law enforcement officers are required to be current on
their vaccinations, such as Hepatitis B, tuberculosis and flu
vaccine as authorized by Summit County. Attends various
professional seminars, workshops and in-service training as needed
to maintain current knowledge of changes and advancements in the
correction health industry. Performs related duties as
required.
Keywords: Summit County, West Jordan , Corrections Nurse I, Healthcare , Park City, Utah
