Registered Nurse 3
State of Washington
Job location
Olympia, WA
Job details
The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for a Registered Nurse 3 to join the Health Services team located at the Washington Corrections Center in Shelton, WA.
The Registered Nurse 3 acts as a clinical resource for staff and assists the nursing director in developing, maintaining, and evaluating the nursing department. This position supports the Department’s mission to improve public safety by delivering and supervising others in the delivery of nursing services that promote health, foster healing, and support coping and adjusting to various health conditions. This position supports the mission of the Health Services division by providing necessary, comprehensive, quality health services and promoting individual wellness.
The Washington Corrections Center (WCC) is a state prison for men, with an operating capacity of 1,268 incarcerated individuals. WCC includes the Reception Center in which all individuals entering the Washington State Prison System must pass through to be permanently assigned to their long-term care facility.
• The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. *
• Provide clinical oversight of all nursing personnel under this position's supervision.
• Teach, instruct, monitor, supervise, and evaluate the implementation of tasks and the results of patient care assigned to staff nursing personnel.
• Ensure that nursing personnel are in attendance, capable and technically competent to practice nursing as assigned.
• Hold staff accountable for reporting to and performing work as scheduled.
• Assign work to be performed by other nursing personnel.
• Perform staff evaluations.
• Plan the delivery of health care, defining timeframes and pathways for delivery of services, prioritizing and sequencing care.
• Determine when a patient's condition dictates the need for a higher level of intervention or different modality of care.
• Identify when staff require clarification of orders.
• Analyze and evaluate the structure, process and efficiency of service delivery, medical records documentation, and other nursing procedures.
• Manage medication administration and the area(s} where dispensed medications are stored.
• Manage the human, medical, and office supplies and resources of Health Services.
• Evaluate, monitor, and order medical supplies.
• Working with headquarters staff, make arrangements for nursing staff to have equipment sufficient to provide patient care.
• Train, monitor, and supervise nursing staff.
• Practice and review the medical components of the emergency response plan.
• Facilitate orientation process for new nursing staff and agency nurses.
• Attend facility CQIP/QMP meetings and report back to nursing and support staff to keep nursing staff engaged in improving patient care at every level, on every shift, and at every bedside.
• Serve as the lead for at least one local quality improvement project per year, and engage nursing staff in the process at some level to ensure all employees have an awareness and understanding of the principles of quality improvement and the goals for the organization.
• Participate/represent facility on state-wide quality improvement initiatives; share our processes and learn from other facilities; implement best practices in patient care.
• Participate in Health Services Quality Improvement activities.
• Practice in accordance with DOC Policy and Incarcerated Individuals’ Health Plan.
• Participate in formal clinical oversight according to facility and DOC Health Services Clinical Oversight Structure.
• practice nursing safely and effectively in the correctional setting and within the scope of practice defined by state law and administrative code.
• Assess, monitor, and interpret objective and subjective data collected.
• Diagnose health problems and determination of the outcomes to be achieved.
• In accordance with the intent and provisions of established policies, practices, and procedures, employ appropriate safety techniques to push, pull, lift, and carry loads.
• Communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and via computer or other electronic media with offenders, their families, other health care personnel, custody and other institutional personnel.
• Protect the confidentiality of health records.
• Maintain accurate, legible and complete records of patient care.
• Write nursing care plans and interdisciplinary treatment plans, and complete other entries to support the problem-oriented health care record.
• Legibly document clinical findings, the rationale and plan for actions
• Establish therapeutic relationships that preserve professional boundaries with patients.
• Counsel, teach, and assist incarcerated individuals.
• Provide accurate, authoritative information to groups or communities.
Required Qualifications:
• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Two years of experience working as a Registered Nurse.
• Initial and continuous unencumbered licensure in the State of Washington as a Registered Nurse.
• Training by the American Heart Association in Healthcare Providers CPR.
• Proficient using computer programs to schedule, monitor and track patient information, perform data entry and word processing, and communicate via email, as well as other programs that may be needed to complete assigned work.
• Ability to work independently and with limited supervision.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting or a correctional facility.
• Certification as a Correctional Healthcare Professional.
COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement:
• Employees of the WA State Department of Corrections (DOC) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. You may request an accommodation if you are unable to meet this requirement due to a medical or religious necessity.
References:
• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application.
• A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
• Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
Additional Information:
• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.
• Requires respirator medical evaluation questionnaire, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the WA Industrial Safety & Act standards. Refer to WAC 296-842 to learn more.
What We Offer:
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:
• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacation days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!
DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email nicholas.epps@doc1.wa.gov. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388
