Registered Nurse - Corrections - Civil Service

Snohomish County • Everett, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position assists in providing appropriate medical services for the County Jail. The Registered Nurse will be responsible for passing medications, evaluating medical problems and complaints of inmates, monitoring vital signs, contacting doctors and dentists, keeping medical logs, and establishing medical charts. The role also involves receiving and logging medications, writing up medication orders, maintaining medication security, conducting physical assessments, counseling inmates, evaluating new inmate bookings, and establishing priorities in emergency medical situations. Recommendations may be made regarding cell placement for inmates with physical or mental conditions, and special diet requests will be verified.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• A current State of Washington or Compact (multi-state) license as a professional registered nurse.
• Must be a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient as per RCW 41.14.100.
• Must pass job related tests.
• Candidates must successfully pass a criminal history background investigation and pre-employment drug screening.
• Candidates must be at least 21 years old at the time of application.
• As a condition of continued employment, must maintain Registered Nurse certification and license as required by applicable statutes.
• All applicants will be required to show proof of licensure prior to appointment.
• Knowledge of professional nursing principles and concepts.
• Knowledge of medications and expected action and side effects.
• Knowledge of body physiological and anatomical systems.
• Knowledge of laboratory values and their meanings.
• Knowledge of individual and behavior.
• Ability to use surgical and other medical equipment.
• Ability to make prompt, accurate, independent decisions in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret a variety of medical data.
• Ability to assess and treat a limited number of easily recognizable diseases and illnesses as specified in standing orders of a physician.
• Ability to write and speak in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to effectively communicate with inmates and co-workers.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year experience in an acute care hospital or related trauma experience is preferred.
• Applications may be considered from students approaching graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing or out-of-state Registered Nurse candidates not yet licensed in Washington State.

Responsibilities

• Passes medications to inmates by pushing a medication cart throughout the facility, twice on day shift and once on swing shift.
• Evaluates medical problems and complaints of inmates.
• Monitors vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiratory rate and blood pressure.
• Contacts doctors and dentists to verify medical problems, medications, treatments, and appointments.
• Monitors inmate illnesses and/or diseases.
• Keeps daily medical logs and establishes medical charts on inmates.
• Receives medication and controlled substances and logs according to classification.
• Writes up medication for drug dosages and medication times.
• Maintains security for all medications.
• Identifies drugs brought into Jail and writes related legal reports.
• Conducts physical assessments on inmates to include lab work and vital signs.
• Contacts physician offices, hospitals, and pharmacies in reference to inmates' medical diagnosis, medications, and treatment needs.
• Counsels inmates regarding disease prognosis.
• Confers with practitioner and mental health professionals regarding medical needs and psychological evaluation of inmates.
• Evaluates new inmate bookings regarding health status prior to jailing.
• Reviews and records after booking process for medication and treatment needs.
• Establishes priorities in emergency medical situations.
• Makes recommendations as to cell placement on inmates with physical or mental conditions.
• Verifies special diet requests and refers information to ARNP or to the Nursing Supervisor.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level