STATE OF WASHINGTON Registered Nurse 2 - AHCC in Spokane County - Airway Heights, WA

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Registered Nurse 2

Airway Heights Corrections Center
Airway Heights, WA.

Hourly Salary: $45.01-$73.79

Monthly Salary: $7,832.00-$12,839.00

Schedule: 10:00pm-6:30am (2200-0630) Thursday-Monday (Tues/Weds off)

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Registered Nurse 2 (RN2) at the Airway Heights Corrections Center located in Airway Heights, WA.

This position supports the Department's mission to improve public safety by delivering and leading others in the delivery of nursing services that promote health, foster healing, and support coping and adjusting to various health conditions. This position supports the mission of the Health Services division by providing necessary, comprehensive, quality health services and promoting incarcerated individual wellness.


Registered Nurses will receive shift differential in the amount of two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per hour for evening shift and night shift work. Employees may also qualify for one or both of these supplemental shift premiums in addition to the above.
A. One dollar ($1.00) per hour during any hours assigned to work from 11:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m.
B. Three dollars ($3.00) per hour during any hours worked from Friday midnight to Sunday midnight.


At the Department of Corrections, we value our nurses and understand how important they are to our patients and their families. Additionally, we offer a great benefit package along with opportunity for professional and personal growth.


COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKET WILL INCLUDE:

  • A detailed resume


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


Application assessment will be ongoing; the hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It’s the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. This recruitment could be used to fill multiple permanent or non-permanent positions.

Duties

Practice nursing safely and effectively in the correctional setting and within the scope of practice defined by state law and administrative code:

  • Assess, monitor and interpret objective and subjective data.
  • Develop nursing diagnoses and outcomes to be achieved as a result of nursing intervention.
  • Plan the delivery of healthcare, defining timeframes and pathways for delivery of services, prioritizing and sequencing care.
  • Obtain records from community healthcare and mental health providers.
  • Implement care plans by providing direct patient care, directing others about the urgency, timeframes, and methods to deliver health care on and off site, determining when needs for care or services become more urgent, require clarifications, or require another type or level of intervention. Obtain provider orders and accomplish prescribed interventions in a timely and clinically responsive manner.
  • Analyze and evaluate the structure, process, and timeframes for service delivery, the expected effects of treatment or intervention, and the outcomes to be achieved. Revise the care plan as necessary.
  • In accordance with the intent and provisions of established policies, practices, and procedures, employ appropriate safety techniques to push, pull, lift and carry loads.

Delegate and assign tasks to other staff as appropriate:

  • Delegate responsibilities for patient care to other nurse and assistive nursing personnel after considering the needs, condition, and stability of the patient, potential for harm, complexity of task, and predictability of outcome.
  • Teach, instruct, monitor, supervise, and evaluate the implementation of tasks and the results of patient care assigned to other personnel.
  • Direct and supervise subordinate health care staff assigned to a patient care area.
  • Make nursing assessments, initiate treatment protocols accordingly.
  • Ensure that practice is consistent with state licensure laws, administrative rules, policies, and procedures.

Communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and via computer or other electronic media with incarcerated individuals, their families, other health care personnel, custody, and other institutional personnel:

  • 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 taken to deliver nursing and other aspects of health care.

Provide competent nursing services:

  • Assess the subjective and objective symptoms of patient’s medical and emotional conditions during nursing triage, ambulatory care clinics, and infirmary rounds; initiate appropriate intervention according to Health Services policies and procedures, treatment plans, and protocols.
  • Administer medical and nursing treatment, including medication administration, treatments, dressing changes, monitoring and evaluating vital signs, obtaining and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis, starting and administering IV’s, traction, and assisting with minor surgeries.

Actively participate in in the Correctional Healthcare Team:

  • Function as a job coach and mentor during the on-the-job training phase of the new employee orientation; provide direction to the new employee, observe performance and provide feedback to supervisors, and complete a written and/or verbal evaluation of job training when requested.
  • Participate in Health Services Quality Improvement activities.
  • Practice in accordance with DOC Policy and Offender Health Plan.
  • Participate in formal clinical oversight according to facility and DOC Health Services Clinical Oversight Structure.

Respond to healthcare emergencies throughout the facility and institution grounds:

  • Provide emergency medical care including CPR, using triage format, to individual incarcerated individuals, staff, visitors and members of the community.

Self-evaluate and practice professional nursing conduct at all times:

  • Be in attendance, capable, and competent to practice nursing as assigned.
  • Remain on duty until adequate replacement has arrived and communication has occurred to ensure continuity of patient care.

Establish therapeutic relationships that preserve professional boundaries with patients:

  • Counsel, teach, and assist incarcerated individuals.
  • Provide accurate, authoritative information to groups or communities.

Other duties as assigned:

  • Other duties as assigned within the RN’s scope of practice.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Initial and continuous unencumbered licensure in the State of Washington as a Registered Nurse

OR

  • An unencumbered Multistate License from a participating Compact Licensure State as outlined by the Nurse Licensure Compact and Department of Health with completion of Suicide Prevention, EDIR training, and MLS demographic survey.

AND

  • One year experience working as a Registered Nurse
  • Training by the American Heart Association in Healthcare Provider 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.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

All staff entering into employment with the Department of Corrections must possess the following competencies at the time of hire; Safety, Treats Others with Respect and Courtesy, Dependability, Accountability, Judgement and Problem Solving, Leadership, Communication, Relationship Building, Ethics and Integrity, and Embracing Diversity and Cultural Differences. All supervisors and managers must also possess the following: People Management and Managing for Results. Competency descriptions may be found on the InsideDOC website and on the Performance and Development Plan expectations.

Supplemental Information

Mission: The mission of DOC is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Vision: Working together for safer communities.

Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.


Our Core Values:


  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.


IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.


- - Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.

  • A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
  • Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
  • We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
  • Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
  • Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
  • Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
  • This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.
  • Requires respirator medical evaluation questionnaire, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the WA Industrial Safety & Act standards. Refer to WAC 296-842 to learn more.
  • Must be able to work in spaces, climb stairs, walk long distances, and frequently lift up to 30 pounds. Under rare circumstances this position may be required to lift or carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds.
  • Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from and Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.
  • Candidates who are offered a job with the Department of Corrections must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
  • Salary is based on experience and is determined at the time a final offer of employment is made. The salary range listed in the job posting includes Steps A-U. Step U is a longevity step and is typically gained six years after being assigned to Step T in your permanent salary range.
  • DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit />

    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:


    As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:


    • 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: 1-800-547-6657.

    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 disability.

    For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email lindsey.martinez@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 425-760-4485. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

Registered Nurse 2 Airway Heights Corrections Center Airway Heights, WA. Hourly Salary: $45.01-$73.79 Monthly Salary: $7,832.00-$12,839.00 Schedule: 10:00 pm-6:30 am (2200-0630) Thursday-Monday (Tues/ Weds off) The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Registered Nurse 2 (RN 2) at the Airway Heights Corrections Center located in Airway Heights, WA. This position supports the Department's mission to improve public safety by delivering and leading others in the delivery of nursing services that promote health, foster healing, and support coping and adjusting to various health conditions. This position supports the mission of the Health Services division by providing necessary, comprehensive, quality health services and promoting incarcerated individual wellness. Registered Nurses will receive shift differential in the amount of two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per hour for evening shift and night shift work. Employees may also qualify for one or both of these supplemental shift premiums in addition to the above. A. One dollar ($1.00) per hour during any hours assigned to work from 11:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. B. Three dollars ($3.00) per hour during any hours worked from Friday midnight to Sunday midnight. At the Department of Corrections, we value our nurses and understand how important they are to our patients and their families. Additionally, we offer a great benefit package along with opportunity for professional and personal growth. COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKET WILL INCLUDE:A detailed resume. 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. Application assessment will be ongoing; the hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It’s the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. This recruitment could be used to fill multiple permanent or non-permanent positions. Duties Practice nursing safely and effectively in the correctional setting and within the scope of practice defined by state law and administrative code:Assess, monitor and interpret objective and subjective data. Develop nursing diagnoses and outcomes to be achieved as a result of nursing intervention. Plan the delivery of healthcare, defining timeframes and pathways for delivery of services, prioritizing and sequencing care. Obtain records from community healthcare and mental health providers. Implement care plans by providing direct patient care, directing others about the urgency, timeframes, and methods to deliver health care on and off site, determining when needs for care or services become more urgent, require clarifications, or require another type or level of intervention. Obtain provider orders and accomplish prescribed interventions in a timely and clinically responsive manner. Analyze and evaluate the structure, process, and timeframes for service delivery, the expected effects of treatment or intervention, and the outcomes to be achieved. Revise the care plan as necessary. In accordance with the intent and provisions of established policies, practices, and procedures, employ appropriate safety techniques to push, pull, lift and carry loads. Delegate and assign tasks to other staff as appropriate:Delegate responsibilities for patient care to other nurse and assistive nursing personnel after considering the needs, condition, and stability of the patient, potential for harm, complexity of task, and predictability of outcome. Teach, instruct, monitor, supervise, and evaluate the implementation of tasks and the results of patient care assigned to other personnel. Direct and supervise subordinate health care staff assigned to a patient care area. Make nursing assessments, initiate treatment protocols accordingly. Ensure that practice is consistent with state licensure laws, administrative rules, policies, and procedures. Communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and via computer or other electronic media with incarcerated individuals, their families, other health care personnel, custody, and other institutional personnel: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 taken to deliver nursing and other aspects of health care. Provide competent nursing services:Assess the subjective and objective symptoms of patient’s medical and emotional conditions during nursing triage, ambulatory care clinics, and infirmary rounds; initiate appropriate intervention according to Health Services policies and procedures, treatment plans, and protocols. Administer medical and nursing treatment, including medication administration, treatments, dressing changes, monitoring and evaluating vital signs, obtaining and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis, starting and administering IV’s, traction, and assisting with minor surgeries. Actively participate in in the Correctional Healthcare Team:Function as a job coach and mentor during the on-the-job training phase of the new employee orientation; provide direction to the new employee, observe performance and provide feedback to supervisors, and complete a written and/or verbal evaluation of job training when requested. Participate in Health Services Quality Improvement activities. Practice in accordance with DOC Policy and Offender Health Plan. Participate in formal clinical oversight according to facility and DOC Health Services Clinical Oversight Structure. Respond to healthcare emergencies throughout the facility and institution grounds:Provide emergency medical care including CPR, using triage format, to individual incarcerated individuals, staff, visitors and members of the community. Self-evaluate and practice professional nursing conduct at all times:Be in attendance, capable, and competent to practice nursing as assigned. Remain on duty until adequate replacement has arrived and communication has occurred to ensure continuity of patient care. Establish therapeutic relationships that preserve professional boundaries with patients:Counsel, teach, and assist incarcerated individuals. Provide accurate, authoritative information to groups or communities. Other duties as assigned:Other duties as assigned within the RN’s scope of practice. Qualifications Required Qualifications:Initial and continuous unencumbered licensure in the State of Washington as a Registered Nurse OR An unencumbered Multistate License from a participating Compact Licensure State as outlined by the Nurse Licensure Compact and Department of Health with completion of Suicide Prevention, EDIR training, and MLS demographic survey. AND - One year experience working as a Registered Nurse. Training by the American Heart Association in Healthcare Provider 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. CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES - All staff entering into employment with the Department of Corrections must possess the following competencies at the time of hire; Safety, Treats Others with Respect and Courtesy, Dependability, Accountability, Judgement and Problem Solving, Leadership, Communication, Relationship Building, Ethics and Integrity, and Embracing Diversity and Cultural Differences. All supervisors and managers must also possess the following: People Management and Managing for Results. Competency descriptions may be found on the Inside. DOC website and on the Performance and Development Plan expectations.
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