Registered Nurse - Jail Health Services
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing assessments and interventions, patient care planning, evaluation, and medical care coordination in Jail Health Services. The RN facilitates and ensures daily clinic activities and operations, maintains the clinic environment, coordinates the patient care team, and directs efficient clinic flow. The RN delegates tasks to the health care team within their scope of practice to support patient outcomes and efficient clinic functioning. The role also involves carrying out prescribed treatments, administering medications, and coordinating with other health care staff to provide services safely and in an orderly manner. The primary work location is the King County Correctional Facility, with coverage at the Maleng Regional Justice Center as operational needs require. Positions are 0.8–1.0 FTE, fully benefited, and may cover morning, evening, or night shifts. Work outside the typical schedule may be needed to meet operational needs. Positions are overtime eligible. The recruitment may also be used to create an eligibility pool for additional Career Service, Term-Limited Temporary, or Special Duty Assignment vacancies over the following six months.
Requirements
- Current Washington State Registered Nurse license in good standing.
- Associate preparation in nursing science or a higher-level nursing degree (BSN, MSN, DNP, or PhD) from an accredited school of nursing.
- At least 2 years of nursing experience.
- BLS-CPR certification for healthcare providers.
- Pass a security clearance, background check, pre-employment physical, and credentialing process.
- Valid Washington State Driver's License or ability to travel to various sites within Seattle-King County.
- Willingness to work nights as needed to support operational needs.
- Proficiency and comfort using computers, including Microsoft Office and web-based tools.
- Ability to protect the privacy and security of protected health information and adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines, including required training and immunizations.
- Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and ability to develop effective working relationships.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in a language other than English.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care according to practice guidelines, community standards of care, and federal and state laws and regulations.
- Conduct nursing assessments and interventions, including medical, dental, and psychiatric screening.
- Monitor and document treatment progress and patient responses.
- Evaluate, monitor, and treat drug and alcohol withdrawal.
- Carry out prescribed treatments and provide wound care.
- Administer medications and vaccinations.
- Provide mental health services as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Respond to facility emergencies involving injury or illness and perform CPR when needed.
- Provide health education.
- Facilitate daily clinic activities and operations, maintain the clinic environment, coordinate the patient care team, and direct clinic flow.
- Delegate tasks to the health care team within the scope of practice.
- Coordinate activities with other health care staff to support safe and orderly care.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Fully benefited positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
