Registered Nurse 2 - MCC
About The Position
The Washington State Department of Corrections is hiring a Registered Nurse 2 at Monroe Correctional Complex in Monroe, Washington. This is a full-time, permanent position serving a diverse patient population with a range of health care needs. The facility has a 26-bed inpatient unit, provides care for dialysis patients, treats chronic conditions including hepatitis C, diabetes, hypertension, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and COPD, and sees 15–20 patients per day in its outpatient clinic. The RN delivers services that promote health, foster healing, and support patients in coping with and adjusting to health conditions. The role works with incarcerated individuals and may involve a potentially hazardous setting. The scheduled shift is 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, with Friday and Saturday off. Evening and night shift differentials may apply, along with additional premiums for eligible overnight and weekend hours. The Department of Corrections states that its mission is to improve public safety by positively changing lives. It offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional and personal growth. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple permanent or non-permanent positions.
Requirements
- Hold an initial and continuous unencumbered Washington State Registered Nurse license, or an unencumbered multistate license from a participating Nurse Licensure Compact state.
- Complete Suicide Prevention and EDIR training and the MLS demographic survey, as applicable to the multistate-license pathway.
- Have one year of experience working as a Registered Nurse.
- Have American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR training.
- Be proficient with computer-based programs for scheduling, monitoring and tracking patient information, data entry, word processing, email communication, and other assigned work.
- Be able to work independently with limited supervision.
- Provide at least three professional references with phone numbers and email addresses.
- Be able to work in spaces, climb stairs, walk long distances, frequently lift up to 30 pounds, and, in rare circumstances, 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.
- Have work authorization that does not require employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Responsibilities
- Screen, assess, and evaluate incarcerated individuals and their health conditions.
- Respond to requests for health care attention in a complete, timely, clinically appropriate, and therapeutic manner.
- Delegate and supervise work, and monitor, manage, coordinate, and deliver health care.
- Plan transitions, make referrals, and arrange follow-up when patients transfer or return to the community.
- Help patients improve their skills and ability to provide care for themselves and their families.
- Counsel, consult, teach, advise, and provide health information to improve the quality of health services and/or enhance safety and security.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for families.
- Three days of bereavement leave.
- Remote/telework options and flexible schedules, depending on the position.
- Up to 25 paid vacation days per year.
- Eight hours of paid sick leave per month.
- Twelve paid holidays per year.
- Generous retirement plan.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Dependent Care Assistance.
- Deferred Compensation.
- Shift differentials and possible overnight and weekend shift premiums.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
