Licensed Practical Nurse 4 SCCC
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- Description
Licensed Practical Nurse 4
Stafford Creek Corrections Center
Aberdeen WA.Schedule: 5:30am-2:00pm (0530-1400) Tuesday-Saturday (Sun/Mon off)
Hourly salary range: $35.24-$47.43
Monthly salary range: $6132.00-$8254.00
The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Licensed Practical Nurse 4 for the Stafford Creek Corrections Center in Aberdeen WA.
Under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse the Licensed Practical Nurse 4 supports the Departments mission to improve public safety by assisting in the implementation of the nursing process and delivering services to promote health foster healing and support coping and adjustment of various health conditions.
At the Stafford Creek Corrections Center 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 opportunities 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
Application assessment will be ongoing and the hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. Its the applicants advantage to apply as early as possible. This recruitment could be used to fill multiple permanent or non-permanent positions.
- Duties
Provide competent patient care:
- As delegated by the Registered Nurse assigned as the lead clinical nurse in the treatment room.
- Participates in treatments and dressing changes monitor vital signs and assists with minor surgical procedures within the scope of nursing practice and proper training.
- Evaluate and carry out licensed practitioners written verbal and telephone orders.
- Provide emergency medical care including CPR.
Practice nursing safely and effectively in the correctional setting and within the scope of practice as defined by state law and administrative code:
- Monitor and collect specific data as directed about the health status clinical conditional or situation of individuals families groups and communities by interview observation inspection and examination. Report the results of the data collection to the Registered Nurse.
- Assist the Registered Nurse in developing nursing diagnoses and outcomes to be achieved as a result of nursing intervention.
- Contribute to the development of the plan of nursing care including identification of approaches timeframes and pathways for the delivery of health care. Assist the Registered Nurse in prioritizing and sequencing care.
- Carry out the plan of care by performing common therapeutic nursing interventions informing others about the urgency time and methods to deliver health care on and off site. Determine when needs for care or services are beyond the LPN scope of practice require clarification or require another type or level of intervention. Take action as necessary to obtain direction from the Registered Nurse and accomplish prescribed interventions in a timely and clinically responsive manner.
- Assist the Registered Nurse in analysis and evaluation of the structure process and timeframes for service delivery the expected effects of treatment or intervention and the outcomes to be achieved. Assist the Registered Nurse to revise the plan of care as necessary.
- In accordance with the intent and provisions of established policies practices and procedures employ appropriate safety techniques to push pull life and carry loads.
Delegate and assign tasks to other staff as appropriate:
- Supervise and assign tasks to subordinate staff on the nursing team.
- Delegate and assign responsibility for patient care to other Licensed Practical Nurses and administrative nursing personnel after considering the needs condition stability of the patient potential for harm complexity of tasks and predictability of outcomes.
- Teach instruct monitor supervise and evaluate the implementation of tasks and the results of patient care assigned to other personnel.
- Supervise the staff whom functions have been delegated and report the outcomes of delegated nursing tasks to the Registered Nurse or other supervising health care provider.
Administer medication:
- As delegated by the Registered Nurse responsible for overseeing the medication administration area and patient care in that area.
- Participate in medication lines and individual medication administration.
- Process medication orders as written by providers and order medications.
- Provide patient education regarding medications and prepare release medications in anticipation of incarcerated individual transfer or release.
Provide effective communication and documentation:
- Effectively communication verbally in writing and via computer or other electronic medica with incarcerated individuals their families other health care personnel custody and other institutional personnel.
- Legibly document subjective and objective clinical findings and the actions taken to deliver nursing and other aspects of healthcare.
- Protect the confidentiality of health records.
- Maintain accurate legible and complete records of patient care.
- Communicate and assist in the coordination of pertinent information to health care providers for patients scheduled for community-based care.
- Coordinate health care received by patients by completing encounter forms.
- Complete unusual incident reports as directed. Collect data investigate and complete reports.
- Respond to verbal and written requests from incarcerated individuals and institution staff.
Self-evaluate and practice professional nursing conduct at all times:
Other duties as assigned.- Be in attendance capable and competent to practice nursing as assigned.
- Using established methods brief appropriate personnel on pertinent information before departing from duty to ensure continuity of patient care.
- Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Initial and continuous unencumbered licensure in the State of Washington as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
OR
- An unencumbered Multi-State License from a participating Compact Licensure State and completion of the MSL demographic survey.
AND
- Two years expierence working as a Licensed Practical 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.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience working as a nurse in an acute care setting or a correctional facility.
- Certification as a Correctional Healthcare Professional.
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- Peoples 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.
- 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.
- Supporting peoples success:Corrections is committed to our community understanding individuals instilling hope embracing change and providing opportunities.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- 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.
- 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 applicants 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 thedate ofhire. 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.
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 peoples 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
- 3 days bereavement leave
- 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-.
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 or call us at . For TTY service please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-.
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