Sheriff's Detentions Nurse is an entry/journey level professional registered nurse class allocated only to the Sheriff's Office. Incumbents independently perform the full scope of medical and mental health nursing functions within the department. Incumbents must operate under established procedures and protocols, Standardized Nursing Procedures, and within the legal scope of practice as described by applicable state laws, department rules, regulations and policies. This class provides routine and emergency nursing services to inmates of detention facilities operated by the Sheriff's Office.