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Sheriff's office seeks to consolidate reentry case manager and part‑time nurse into one full‑time jail nurse
Summary
Sheriff's staff asked the commissioners to combine a vacant reentry targeted case manager role and a half‑time nursing post into one full‑time RN position to improve 24/7 coverage, simplify hiring and realize cost savings; staff said the change would increase nursing capacity and help billing and continuity of care for inmates.
Representatives from the sheriff’s office told the board that combining a half‑time nursing role and a vacant reentry targeted case manager position into one full‑time registered‑nurse position would create better clinical coverage for inmates and reduce benefit costs associated with two benefited positions.
Presenters said the change addresses chronic weekend and per‑diem shortages, improves the program’s ability to bill for services, and should be easier to recruit for than a half‑time nurse. Commissioners asked whether the county’s legislative delegation should be briefed and encouraged arranging a tour for delegation members to view program operations and outcomes in advance of any capital or program funding requests.
Staff reported early program results they described as promising, including follow‑up connections to services that appeared to sustain treatment for a substantive share of participants. The board agreed to place the staffing change on the regular meeting agenda for final consideration; no final personnel action was taken at the work session.
