Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN-4)-On Call -WSP

State of Washington • Walla Walla County, WA

77d • $33 - $45

About The Position

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN4) On-Call for the WA State Penitentiary in Walla Walla, WA. Under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse 4 supports the department's mission to improve public safety by assisting in the implementation of the nursing process and delivering services to promote health, foster healing, and support coping and adjustment to various health conditions. 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

• Initial and continuous unencumbered licensure in the State of Washington as a Licensed Practical Nurse OR an unencumbered Multistate License from a participating Compact Licensure State as outlined by the Nurse Licensure Compact and Department of Health with completion of Suicide Prevention, EDIR training, and MLS demographic survey.
• Two years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Have American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working as a nurse in an acute care setting or a correctional facility.
• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing whose accreditation is recognized by the US Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication.
• Use tools, techniques, and physical and cognitive skills and abilities to practice nursing safety and effectively in the correctional setting and within the scope of practice defined by state law and administrative code so that patient care provided is safe, effective, efficient, and clinically appropriate.
• Provide competent patient care.
• Self-evaluate and practice professional nursing conduct at all times.
• Delegate and assign tasks to other staff as appropriate.
• Provide effective communication and documentation.
• All other tasks assigned.

Benefits

• Salary is based on experience and is determined at the time a final offer of employment is made.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Economic Programs
• Education Level: Associate degree