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.

First consideration will be given to those who apply by June 5th. 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.