Registered Nurse-AM
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care in a correctional setting, including patient assessments, medication administration, treatments, and emergency response. The RN collaborates with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans, ensures compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and infection control standards, educates patients about health conditions, monitors their progress, and contributes to a safe and effective healthcare environment. This is a full-time day-shift position at South Correctional Entity (SCORE) in Des Moines, Washington. The hourly salary range is $54.00–$64.00, with placement on the pay scale determined by job-related experience.
Requirements
- Current, valid state licensure, certificate, and/or credentials documenting ability to practice as an RN.
- Active CPR/BLS certificate meeting American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines.
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively, adhere to protocols, and deliver high-quality service in a fast-paced, structured environment.
- An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Nursing, or a related field is preferred but not required.
- 1–3 years of experience in a healthcare setting; correctional healthcare or a similar environment is preferred.
- Experience in roles involving direct patient care or administrative support in a regulated environment is preferred.
- Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, policies, and procedures as they relate to the correctional setting is an advantage.
Nice To Haves
- An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Nursing, or a related field.
- Experience in correctional healthcare or a similar environment.
- Experience in direct patient care or administrative support in a regulated environment.
- Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, policies, and procedures as they relate to the correctional setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a correctional setting.
- Conduct patient assessments.
- Administer medications and treatments.
- Respond to emergencies.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Ensure compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and infection control standards.
- Educate patients about health conditions.
- Monitor patient progress.
- Contribute to a safe and effective healthcare environment.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and bonus opportunities.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid portion of maternity leave.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and floating holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement assistance.
- Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) options.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Free virtual continuing education and professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
