Registered Nurse 2 On Call- MCC

State of Washington • Snohomish County – Monroe, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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 On-Call (RN) for the Monroe Correctional Complex located in Monroe, just outside the Seattle area in Washington. This posting may be used to fill other vacancies that occur during this posting period. At the Monroe Correctional Complex, we value our nurses and understand how important they are to our patients and their families. Additionally, we offer a great benefit package along with opportunity for professional and personal growth. Monroe Correctional Complex is one of our larger facilities handing a patient population with many diverse health care needs. Monroe Correctional Complex is our only facility that takes care of dialysis patients in house. 26 beds in patient unit Treatment of chronic disease such as HEP C, diabetes, hypertension, cancer, Alzheimer dementia and COPD The Outpatient clinic sees 15-20 patients per day Correctional Health is a rewarding career path at DOC, in which health care professionals treat a wide array of cases for patients residing in a state correctional facility. Health Services is responsible for basic primary care for incarcerated individuals. All disciplines within all of the 12 correctional facilities work closely together to reach a common goal, providing the best, most efficient, and cost-effective health care possible. Emphasis is placed on early identification of health concerns, care for acute and chronic health problems, and preventive care.

Requirements

• 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 and completion of the MSL demographic survey.
• One year experience working as a Registered Nurse.
• Training by the American Heart Association in Healthcare Provider 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop nursing diagnoses and outcomes to be achieved because of nursing intervention.
• Plan the delivery of health care, defining timeframes and pathways for delivery of services, prioritizing and sequencing care.
• Implement care plans by providing direct patient care, directing others about the urgency, timeframes, and methods to deliver health care on and off site, determining when needs for care or services become more urgent, require clarification, or require another type or level of intervention.
• Obtain provider orders and accomplish prescribed interventions in a timely and clinically responsive manner.
• Analyze and evaluate the structure, process, and timeframes for service delivery, the expected effects of treatment or intervention, and the outcomes to be achieved.
• Revise the plan of care as necessary.
• In accordance with the intent and provisions of established policies, practices, and procedures, employ appropriate safety techniques to push, pull, lift, and carry loads.
• Delegate and assign tasks to other staff as appropriate
• Delegate responsibility for patient care to other nurse and assistive nursing personnel after considering the needs, condition, and stability of the patient, potential for harm, complexity of task, and predictability of outcome.
• Teach, instruct, monitor, supervise, and evaluate the implementation of tasks and the results of patient care assigned to other personnel.
• Direct and supervise subordinate health care staff assigned to a patient care area.
• Make nursing assessments and initiate treatment protocols accordingly.
• Ensure that practice is consistent with state licensure laws, administrative rules, policies, and procedures.
• Communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and via computer or other electronic media with incarcerated individuals, 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 taken to deliver nursing and other aspects of health care.
• Provide competent nursing services
• Assess the subjective and objective symptoms of patient's medical and emotional conditions during nursing triage, ambulatory care clinics, and infirmary rounds; initiate appropriate intervention according to Health Services policies and procedures, treatment plans, and protocols.
• Administer medical and nursing treatment, including medication administration, treatments, dressing changes, monitoring and evaluating vital signs, obtaining and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis, starting and administering IV's, traction, and assisting with minor surgeries.
• Establish therapeutic relationships that preserve professional boundaries with patients.
• Counsel, teach, and assist incarcerated individuals.
• Provide accurate, authoritative information to groups or communities.
• Actively participate in the Correctional Healthcare Team
• Function as a job coach and mentor during the on-the-job training phase of the new employee orientation; provide direction to the new employee, observe performance and provide feedback to supervisors, and complete a written and or verbal evaluation of job training when requested.
• Participate in Health Services Quality Improvement activities.
• Practice in accordance with DOC Policy and WA DOC Health Care Plan.
• Participate in formal clinical oversight according to facility and DOC Health Services Clinical Oversight Structure.
• Respond to health care emergencies throughout the facility and institution grounds.
• Provide emergency medical care including CPR, using triage format, to individual incarcerated individuals, staff, visitors, and members of the community.
• Always self-evaluate and practice professional nursing conduct.
• Be in attendance, capable, and competent to practice nursing as assigned.
• Remain on duty until adequate replacement has arrived and communication has occurred to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Shift differential in the amount of two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per hour for evening shift and night shift work.
• One dollar ($1.00) per hour during any hours assigned to work from 11:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m.
• Three dollars ($3.00) per hour during any hours worked from Friday midnight to Sunday midnight.
• Comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level