Registered Nurse 3 - WCC

Full Job Description

Join the Department of Corrections (DOC) team to make a real difference in the lives of others and to find personal fulfillment in your role.

DOC is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Registered Nurse 3 for the Washington Corrections Center located in Shelton, WA .

This position supports the Department’s mission to improve public safety by delivering and leading 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 incarcerated individuals wellness.

Washington Corrections Center is located 35 miles west of Olympia, the state capital. WCC is the Reception and Diagnostic Center, a close-custody facility with the primary responsibility to process, test, and classify all adult male incarcerated individuals sentenced to prison in Washington State. The facility has seven living units and the capacity to house more than 1,700 incarcerated individuals. Approximately 500 incarcerated individuals are screened and assessed each month. WCC also serves as a hub for transfer of incarcerated individuals to and from facilities throughout the state.

A COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKET WILL INCLUDE:

• A detailed resume
• A cover letter
• Three professional references

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. 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.

Requirements

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

Assume accountability and responsibility for quality and efficacy of patient care services and delivery:

• 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.

Ensure staff participation in training and orientation:

• 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.

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.

Actively participate in clinic/facility-wide Coordinated Quality Improvement Program (CQIP) projects and programs:

• 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 Individual Health Plan.
• Participate in formal clinical oversight according to facility and DOC Health Services Clinical Oversight Structure.

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.

Establish therapeutic relationships that preserve professional boundaries with patients:

• Counsel, teach, and assist individuals.
• Provide accurate, authoritative information to groups or communities.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Two years experience working as a Registered Nurse.
• Initial and continuous unencumbered licensure in the State of Washington as a Registered Nurse

OR

• An unencumbered Multi-State License from a participating Compact Licensure State, 6 hours of Suicide Prevention training, 2 hours of EDIR training, and completion of the MLS demographic survey.
• Training by the American Heart Association in Healthcare Providers CPR.
• Proficient using computer based 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.

In addition to the above, this position requires:

Analysis - Uses data and information in a clear and rationale thought process to assess and understand issues, evaluate options, form accurate conclusions and make decisions. Identifies key facts, understands the nature and relationship between data elements, recognizes underlying principles or patterns in an array of data, and determines if additional data should be collected. Uses judgment and critical thinking in the absence of clear guidelines to draw conclusions about further action.

Observation and Inspection - Critically observes and inspects people, conditions, and the environment to detect problems. Acutely aware of critical details, alert and attentive when performing other work, understands normal conditions and constantly compares the current status to the norm to identify subtle changes and incremental deviation, makes informed judgment about when a change in current status must occur and determines appropriate action. Uses insight to identify contributing and mediating factors. Understands thorough documentation and other forms of communication to cause others to understand and take appropriate action.

Decisiveness - Makes timely decisions without sacrificing quality even under ambiguous circumstances or when data is limited. Recognizes when a decision must be made and moves forward, delegates decision making authority appropriately, advocates for important patient care objectives and finds common ground, and solutions among diverse interests.

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:

• Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.

Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety.

We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.

• People's safety: Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well-being. We honor those who advance safety for all.
• Positivity in words and actions: At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome. We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and always put forth our best effort.
• Supporting people's success: Corrections is committed to our community – understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Please include a minimum of three 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.

Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. 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 in close proximity to 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 may also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.

This position may be represented by a Union Shop.

This position 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.

Must be able to work in spaces, climb stairs, walk long distances, and frequently lift up to 30 pounds. Under rare circumstances this position may be required to lift or carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds.

Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application.

You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.

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

The DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9.

The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.

DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9.

The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form.

https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Salary is based on experience and is determined at the time a final offer of employment is made. The salary range listed in the job posting includes Steps A-U. Step U is a longevity step.

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.

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 email nicholas.epps@doc1.wa.gov.

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