Registered Nurse - Jail Health Services, Career Service

This is a single classification within the nursing service field. The responsibilities include nursing assessments and interventions, patient care planning, evaluation and medical care coordination. The Registered Nurse (RN) facilitates and assures daily clinic activities and operations. The RN maintains the clinic environment, coordinates the patient care team efforts, and directs efficient clinic flow. The RN delegates tasks to the health care team within the scope of practice to achieve desirable patient outcomes and efficient clinic functioning. The RN also carries out prescribed treatments, administers medications, and coordinates activities with other health care staff in order to assure the orderly and safe provision of health care services. 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. To learn more, please visit Provide patient care based upon practice guidelines, community standards of care, and Federal and State laws and regulations. Provide nursing assessments and interventions including medical, dental and psychiatric screening. Monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response. Evaluate, monitor and treat drug and alcohol withdrawal. Carry out prescribed treatments, wound care. Administers medications and vaccinations. Provide mental health services, as a member of an interdisciplinary team, to patients. Respond to emergencies throughout the facility; injury and illness; performs CPR when needed. Provide health education. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Requires current Washington State Registered Nurse license in good standing. Associate preparation in nursing science or higher-level nursing degree of BSN, MSN, DNP and or PhD from an accredited school of nursing. Must pass a security clearance, background check, pre-employment physical and credentialing. BLS-CPR for healthcare providers Valid Washington State Driver's License or ability to travel to various sites within Seattle-King County. Willing to work nights as needed to support operational needs. Minimum 2 years of nursing experience. Work Schedule These positions are fully benefitted, Career Service with a range of 0.8 - 1.0 FTE. Any of the positions can cover morning, evening and/or night shifts. May work outside of the typical schedule to meet operational needs. These positions are subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and are overtime eligible. Work Location The primary work location is at the King County Correctional Facility but may cover Maleng Regional Justice Center as needed to support operational needs. Union Affiliation Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA). Who May Apply All minimally qualified nurses. Contact Amy M. Curtis, BSN, RN, Nurse Recruitment Manager at View email address on click.appcast.io with any questions. Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. 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. Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. 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. Additional Information Public Health - Jail Health Services follows and maintains federal and state requirements standards including, but not limited to, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards which apply to all public and private institutions that house adult or juvenile offenders. PREA standards preclude the department from hiring or promoting anyone who has engaged in, or been convicted of any conduct which would violate PREA standards related to sexual assault including: Sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution. Convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or, Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above. Additionally, PREA standards require that the department consider any incidents of sexual harassment involving an inmate or detainee in determining whether or not to hire or promote anyone. The above is in compliance with PREA and its implementing regulations, 28 C.F.R. Part 115, Subpart A, Section 115.17, Hiring and Promotion Decisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr King-County,-W