RN3- CRCC

Registered Nurse 3

Coyote Ridge Corrections Center Connell, WA. Monthly salary: $9,001- $14,749 Schedule: 1400-2230 Tuesday- Saturday (Sunday & Monday off)

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the role of RN3 for the Coyote Ridge Corrections Center (CRCC), located outside the Tri-Cities in Connell WA. The Registered Nurse 3 acts as a clinical resource for staff and assists the nursing director in developing, maintaining, and evaluating the nursing department. This position interacts with other nursing personnel, practitioners, physicians, pharmacy, mental health, clerical staff, health records staff, custody, institutional staff, Department of Health staff, health care managers/supervisors, contract staff, and DOC health services staff. Coyote Ridge Corrections Center has a diverse population seeing different chronic diseases and taking care of those that need long term and palliative care.

• Extended Observations unit up to 96 hr. stay (4 beds)
• Long term palliative care unit
• See up to 2500 patients with different chronic disease (diabetes, hypertension, cancer, autoimmune disorders and much more)
• The mission of the Department of Corrections is to 'improve public safety by positively changing lives. For additional information visit our website at doc.wa.gov

Correctional Health is a rewarding career path at DOC, in which health care professionals treat a wide array of cases for patients residing in a state correctional facility. Health Services is responsible for basic primary care for incarcerated individuals. All disciplines within all of the 12 correctional facilities work closely together to reach a common goal, providing the best, most efficient, and cost-effective health care possible. Emphasis is placed on early identification of health concerns, care for acute and chronic health problems, and preventive care. A completed application packet will include: a detailed resume, a cover letter, and three professional references.

Duties will include:

• Provide clinical oversight of all nursing personnel under this position's supervision.
• Teach, instruct, monitor, supervise, and evaluate the implementation of tasks and the results of patient care assigned to staff nursing personnel.
• Ensure that nursing personnel are in attendance, capable and technically competent to practice nursing as assigned.
• Hold staff accountable for reporting to and performing work as scheduled.
• Assign work to be performed by other nursing personnel.
• Perform staff evaluations.
• Plan the delivery of health care, defining timeframes and pathways for delivery of services, prioritizing and sequencing care.
• Determine when a patient's condition dictates the need for a higher level of intervention or different modality of care.
• Identify when staff require clarification of orders.
• Analyze and evaluate the structure, process and efficiency of service delivery, medical records documentation, and other nursing procedures.
• Manage medication administration and the area(s) where dispensed medications are stored.
• Train, monitor, and supervise nursing staff.
• Practice and review the medical components of the emergency response plan.
• Facilitate orientation process for new nursing staff and agency nurses.
• Assess, monitor, and interpret objective and subjective data collected.
• Diagnose health problems and determination of the outcomes to be achieved.
• In accordance with the intent and provisions of established policies, practices, and procedures, employ appropriate safety techniques to push, pull, lift, and carry loads.
• Protect the confidentiality of health records.
• Maintain accurate, legible and complete records of patient care.
• Write nursing care plans and interdisciplinary treatment plans, and complete other entries to support the problem-oriented health care record.
• Legibly document clinical findings, the rationale and plan for actions.
• Attend facility CQIP/QMP meetings and report back to nursing and support staff to keep nursing staff engaged in improving patient care at every level, on every shift, and at every bedside.
• Serve as the lead for at least one local quality improvement project per year and engage nursing staff in the process at some level to ensure all employees have an awareness and understanding of the principles of quality improvement and the goals for the organization.
• Participate/represent facility on state-wide quality improvement initiatives; share our processes and learn from other facilities; implement best practices in patient care.
• Participate in Health Services Quality Improvement activities.
• Practice in accordance with DOC Policy and WA DOC Health Plan.
• Participate in formal clinical oversight according to facility and DOC Health Services Clinical Oversight Structure.
• Evaluate, monitor, and order medical supplies.
• Working with headquarters staff, make arrangements for nursing staff to have equipment sufficient to provide patient care.
• Counsel, teach, and assist incarcerated individuals.
• Provide accurate, authoritative information to groups or communities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications:

• Initial and continuous unencumbered licensure in the State of Washington as a Registered Nurse OR an unencumbered Multi-State License from a participating Compact Licensure State and completion of the MLS demographic survey AND two years' experience working as a Registered Nurse. Training by the American Heart Association in Healthcare Providers CPR. Proficient using computer-based programs to schedule, monitor and track patient information, perform data entry and word processing, and communicate via email, as well as other programs that may be needed to complete assigned work. Ability to work independently and with limited supervision.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications: Experience working as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting or a correctional facility. Certification as a Correctional Healthcare Professional.

The mission of DOC is to improve public safety by positively changing lives. Our vision is working together for safer communities. Our commitment is to operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington. Our core values are:

1. Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.
2. Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety. We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.
3. People's safety: Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well-being. We honor those who advance safety for all.
4. Positivity in words and actions: At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome. We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and always put forth our best effort.
5. Supporting people's success: Corrections is committed to our community understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.

We are committed to hiring individuals who possess core diversity competencies: Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace. Work effectively with people of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, lifestyle preferences and social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Respectfully acknowledge people's differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable. Promote inclusiveness. Be culturally sensitive and appropriate. Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions.

What We Offer:

• 3 days of Bereavement Leave
• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

Many DOC jobs are covered by the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS). If someone moves from a Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) eligible position to a PSERS eligible position, they actually retire under two different systems/plans. For more information, please contact the Department of Retirement System at: View phone number on click.appcast.io.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a