Licensed Practical Nurse Corrections - Civil Service

Practical NurseProvides basic direct practical nursing care to inmates in the County Jail.Job duties include administering and dispensing prescribed medications, preparing treatment carts, responding to medical emergencies, taking recordings of vital signs, charting information on patient's health status records, maintaining inventory records of medications, supplies and equipment, and assisting with maintaining the cleanliness of the work area.Minimum qualifications include a State of Washington or Compact (multi-state) Practical Nurse License, successful completion of National Association of Practical Nursing Education and Service, Inc. (NAPNES) Medication Course, being a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient, one year with medication administration, passing job related tests, and meeting special requirements including a criminal history background investigation, a polygraph examination, a psychological evaluation, and pre-employment drug screening.Knowledge and abilities include practical nurse principles, basic problem-solving methods, clinic medications, utilizing basic problem-solving skills, working and effectively communicating with inmates and co-workers, utilizing practical nursing knowledge and applying nursing techniques, following oral and written instructions, keeping records and preparing reports, and promptly and accurately assessing emergency situations.Employees independently perform recurring duties as assigned by a registered nurse or practitioner, with new or unusual assignments performed under specific instructions and technical direction by a registered nurse or practitioner.The work is performed in a maximum-security detention facility, with constant exposure to hazardous chemicals, hazardous waste, bio-hazardous material, pharmaceuticals, infectious diseases, and in-person contact with inmates. Physical and mental demands include ability to perform tasks involved in operating common office equipment, move and/or lift up to forty (40) pounds, sit and stand for long periods of time, manual dexterity to include bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and reaching, digital dexterity, talking, seeing, hearing, reasoning and analyzing complex information.