Clinical Nurse Specialist - CL76 - HQ

Full Job Description

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Headquarters – Tumwater, WA

Annual Salary Range: $117,924 - $193,248

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Clinical Nurse Specialist to work within the Health Services Division.

The position will be located at DOC HQ's. Normal work hours will be Monday-Friday 8:00-5:30pm with occasional flexibility needed for travel and business meetings away from HQ's.

The work of this position contributes directly to the vision, mission and strategic goals of the Department of Corrections.

Striving for excellence in nursing, supports the core correctional operations, focuses on the development and success of the workforce, increases the health and safety of Incarcerated Individuals who are preparing to successfully re-enter the community, and improves our practices and performance in Health Services, Prisons and Community Corrections.

Application assessment will be ongoing, and 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.

"This recruitment could be used to fill multiple permanent or non-permanent positions."

Requirements

• Serves as a clinical resource for nursing Practices.
• Leads in the development and delivery of professional nursing education designed to promote excellence in clinical nursing skills appropriate for a correctional environment.
• Consults and work collaboratively with other clinical disciplines and operational management.
• Liaison with community colleges and universities to develop and support student mentorships.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

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AND

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• Proficient with computer-based programs to track patient information, perform data entry, word processing, and communication via email.
• Must have demonstrated excellent verbal skills to coordinate with hospitals, jails, DOC staff and community providers.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted license to provide nursing in Washington. Possess and maintain a Basic
• Life Support license from American Heart Association.
• Ability to type 50 words per minute.
• Knowledge and ability to utilize various teaching methods to meet the learning needs of professional nurses.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• A master’s degree is preferred from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Experience working as a Registered Nurse in a correctional or jail setting.
• Two years’ experience in UM and/or case management.

Additional Information

Mission: The mission of DOC is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Vision: Working together for safer communities.

Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

Our Core Values:

IMPORTANT NOTES:

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.

• 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.

We are committed to hiring individuals who possess core diversity competencies:

Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace.

• Work effectively with people of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, lifestyle preferences and social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Respectfully acknowledge people's differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.
• Promote inclusiveness.
• Be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
• Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions.

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:

• Up to 25 paid vacations 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!

Many DOC jobs are covered by the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS).

If someone moves from a Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) eligible position to a PSERS eligible position, they actually retire under two different systems/plans.

For more information, please contact the Department of Retirement System at: 1-800-547-6657.

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, gender expression, 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 emailkathey.waggoner@doc1.wa.gov or call at (509) 907-7808.

For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.