Licensed Practical Nurse 2- Shelton, Wa

Description

*Please Note: COVID Vaccine requirement for DOC employment NO LONGER REQUIRED *

• On-Call
• Sunday - Thursday 14:00 - 22:30
• Saturday - Wednesday 00:00 - 08:30
• Wednesday - Sunday 00:00 - 08:30
• Variable Days and Shifts Off

• One dollar ($1.00) per hour during any hours assigned to work from 11:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m.
• Three dollars ($3.00) per hour during any hours worked from Friday midnight to Sunday midnight.

Duties

Under general supervision, our Licensed Practical Nurse provides practical nursing care and treatment services in a prison facility.

• Delivers services which promote health, foster healing and support coping and adjustment to various health conditions.
• Collaborates and triages with other members of the interdisciplinary health care team to develop comprehensive plans to provide continuity of care.
• Preparing medication carts for remote pill lines, administration of medications guided by the 7 Rights of Medication Administration, and patient education.
• Screening, assessing, and evaluating patients and the conditions where they live and work to ensure that they are well, safe and their health care continuous.

Qualifications

• Note: Must have initial and continuous unencumbered/unrestricted licensure.
• Possess an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Washington State license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse, free of any actions.
  • Note: Must have initial and continuous unencumbered/unrestricted licensure.
• One year of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Supplemental Information

Please include a minimum of three professional references with your application:

• The Department of Corrections defines a professional reference 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.
• Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.

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:

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

Additional Information:

• 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.
• 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.
• If this position is included in a Union Shop, employees will be required to become members within thirty (30) days of employment.
• Employees may work directly with or in close proximity to incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• The mission of DOC is to improve public safety. For additional information about the agency, please visit doc.wa.gov.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 of the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment may also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• 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.

Our Mission: 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:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 the following core diversity competencies:

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

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 diversity, 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 [email protected]. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.