Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner - Jail Health Services

Jail Health Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners

Jail Health Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners provide direct patient care to patients detained in the King County adult jail facilities. Other responsibilities include participation in quality improvement / quality assurance programs to support Jail Health Services care goals, medical oversight, consultation, and management of specialized health care programs for Jail Health Services. The jail is a 24/7 locked facility. Commitment To Equity and Social Justice: Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures. The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts. We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

Job Duties

Diagnose, manage, educate and counsel residents on a broad scope of personal health care issues; manage care provided to patients with complex medical problems. Perform minor surgical procedures, order medications and make referrals for specialty services when necessary. Provide women's health care services, including gynecologic examination and prenatal care. Provide care to patients in medical emergencies, including necessary support to maintain life and stabilize conditions. Document all medical evaluations, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, treatment outcomes, referrals and consultations. Participate in training other staff on clinical and procedural topics and provide technical consultation to other providers and nursing staff. Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of treatment guidelines and service delivery models. Work with others within the program to assure compliance with NCCHC standards and subsequent accreditation. Participate in internal and external committees to maintain appropriate standards of care. Collaborate with health care team to assure smooth clinic flow. Participate in rotating call coverage for the medical provider team. Provide testimony when required in various legal proceedings. Other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Required: Master's or DNP from an accredited school of nursing. Active and unencumbered license to practice in the State of Washington for both Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner. Must be trained in the track of Family Nurse Practitioner National Provider Identification (NPI) number and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration Documentation of current BLS CPR certification for Healthcare Providers Possess a valid Washington State driver's license in good standing Successful completion of background, pre-employment physical and credentialing Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Letter of Interest Work Schedule: Normal work schedule will be Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week. The workdays and hours will vary and include participating in team coverage of weekday day and evening shifts as well as weekend and holiday day shifts. Telephone on-call shifts are assigned equally across the team. We reserve the right to adjust schedules and work sites to meet the workload demands of our program. This position is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is eligible for overtime pay. May work outside the typical schedule to support operational needs. Work Location: King County Correctional Facility: 500 5th Ave, Seattle WA 98104 and Maleng Regional Justice Center: 620 W James St, Kent, WA 98032. This posting will be used to fill all needs. Who May Apply: This position is open to all minimally qualified nurses. Union Affiliation: Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA). Contact: Amy M. Curtis, BSN, RN, Nurse Recruitment Manager at View email address on click.appcast.io with any questions.

Supplemental Information

Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us. King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy: NEOGOV Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process) Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process) (Please note: Cover letters (remove if not applicable), resumes (remove if not applicable), and additional attachments will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process if not outlined as a required application material as outlined above). Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Necessary Special Requirements The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR. The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment. Pre-employment Physical For more information on our selection process, please refer to . For tips on interviewing, please visit . Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law. Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work. Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations. Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions. When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Benefits

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs: Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan Transportation program and ORCA transit pass 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays Generous vacation and paid sick leave Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs