Registered Nurse (RN), Full-Time/Temporary, Days Shift

Job Description
Job Description By working for Health Pros Northwest, you'll treat patients who typically go without access to health care. For patients that reside in a corrections or behavioral health environment, the friendly, compassionate and nonjudgmental interaction that you provide can be a highlight in their day.

Seeking a passionate Registered Nurse (RN) to work at the King County Jail in Seattle. Full Time 40 hours for 6 months!!

DAY SHIFT - 6:15AM - 2:15PM

At least two (2) years of RN experience

• Acute care, Med-Surg, ED, or ICU background
• Experience in a high-volume setting is strongly preferred
• Flexibility with shifts and days of the week
• Ability to work at both KCCF and MRJC sites
• Availability without extended or frequent PTO, as assignments are short-term

Examples of Duties :
Provide nursing assessments and interventions including; medical, dental and psychiatric screening and triage with patients
Provide mental health services, as a member of an interdisciplinary team, to patients with emotional, behavioral, cognitive and social impairments.
Establish relationships with individuals to promote interactive problem solving and provide patient education.
Provide patient care based upon practice guidelines, community standards of care, and Federal and State laws and regulations.
Respond to emergencies throughout the facility; injury and illness; performs CPR when needed.

Requirements :
Requires current Washington State Registered Nurse license in good standing.
Associate preparation in nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
The selected candidate must pass a security clearance and / or background check to secure access to the correctional facilities.
BLS-CPR for healthcare providers
Valid Washington State Driver's License

Desired Qualifications :
Experience in a correctional or locked facility.
Experience with substance use disorder care
Demonstrated skill providing physical and mental health assessments.
Ability to initiate appropriate crisis intervention and emergency response.
Ability to maintain working relationships and ability to work with diverse populations and cultures; ability to engage clients in a care plan.
Bachelor's in Nursing preferred
Bilingual and / or bicultural preferred

Necessary Requirements :
Documentation of current BLS CPR certification with AED training required at time of hire. CPR / AED
The selected candidate will be required to pass a thorough background investigation.