Licensed Practical Nurse 4 - (L434) WSP

State of Washington • Walla Walla County - Walla Walla, WA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections is hiring a full-time, permanent Licensed Practical Nurse 4 at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla, Washington. Under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse, the LPN4 supports the department’s mission to improve public safety by assisting with the nursing process and providing services that promote health, foster healing, and support patients coping with and adjusting to health conditions. The available shift is Sunday through Thursday, 2:05 p.m. to 10:05 p.m. The recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Requirements

• Hold an initial and continuous unencumbered Washington State Licensed Practical Nurse license, or an unencumbered multistate license from a participating compact licensure state and complete the MLS demographic survey.
• Have two years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Be proficient with computer-based programs used to schedule, monitor, and track patient information; perform data entry and word processing; communicate by email; and complete other assigned work.
• Provide at least three professional references, including each reference’s phone number and email address.
• Be able to work in spaces, climb stairs, walk long distances, and frequently lift up to 30 pounds; rarely, lift or carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds.
• Complete respirator medical evaluation, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required.
• Possess work authorization that does not require employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working as a nurse in an acute care setting or correctional facility.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication.
• Use nursing tools, techniques, and physical and cognitive skills to provide safe, effective, efficient, and clinically appropriate care in a correctional setting and within the scope of practice established by state law and administrative code.
• Provide competent patient care.
• Self-evaluate and maintain professional nursing conduct.
• Delegate and assign tasks to other staff as appropriate.
• Communicate effectively and document care.
• Perform other assigned tasks.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Up to 25 paid vacation days per year.
• Flexible schedules and remote or telework options, depending on the position.
• Three days of bereavement leave.
• Eight hours of paid sick leave per month.
• Twelve paid holidays per year.
• Retirement plan options through PERS and, for eligible positions, PSERS.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Dependent Care Assistance.
• Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed