Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner - Jail Health Services
About The Position
Jail Health Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners provide direct patient care to patients detained in the King County adult jail facilities. Other responsibilities include participation in quality improvement / quality assurance programs to support Jail Health Services care goals, medical oversight, consultation, and management of specialized health care programs for Jail Health Services. The jail is a 24/7 locked facility. Commitment To Equity and Social Justice: Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures. The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts. We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities. To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx
Requirements
- Master's or DNP from an accredited school of nursing.
- Active and unencumbered license to practice in the State of Washington for both Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner.
- Must be trained in the track of Family Nurse Practitioner
- National Provider Identification (NPI) number and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration
- Documentation of current BLS CPR certification for Healthcare Providers
- Possess a valid Washington State driver's license in good standing
- Successful completion of background, pre-employment physical and credentialing
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Letter of Interest
- Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
- Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
- Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
- Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
- The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy: NEOGOV Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, manage, educate and counsel residents on a broad scope of personal health care issues; manage care provided to patients with complex medical problems.
- Perform minor surgical procedures, order medications and make referrals for specialty services when necessary.
- Provide women's health care services, including gynecologic examination and prenatal care.
- Provide care to patients in medical emergencies, including necessary support to maintain life and stabilize conditions.
- Document all medical evaluations, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, treatment outcomes, referrals and consultations.
- Participate in training other staff on clinical and procedural topics and provide technical consultation to other providers and nursing staff.
- Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of treatment guidelines and service delivery models.
- Work with others within the program to assure compliance with NCCHC standards and subsequent accreditation.
- Participate in internal and external committees to maintain appropriate standards of care.
- Collaborate with health care team to assure smooth clinic flow.
- Participate in rotating call coverage for the medical provider team.
- Provide testimony when required in various legal proceedings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- eligible for overtime pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
