Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner - Jail Health Services
- Summary
As the only county in the United States named after Martin Luther King Jr, one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the artistic and social traditions of many cultures.
We continue to build on an enduring legacy of shared values of equity and social justice, employee engagement, innovative thinking and continuous improvement. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda aimed at advancing regional change and is developing the systems and standards necessary to achieve better outcomes for all of our residents, regardless of their race or income. All of these qualities make this King County one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Jail Nurse Practitioners provide direct patient care to jail inmate-patients. Other responsibilities include participation in quality improvement / quality assurance programs to support Jail Health Services care goals; medical oversight, consultation, and management of specialized health care programs for Jail Health Services. The jail is a 24/7 locked facility.
Benefits: King County offers a highly-competitive comprehensive benefit package. Please see the Benefits tab for details.
Current Positions for Family Nurse Practitioner:
- Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP); Career Service with Flexible FTE ranging from 0.5 FTE to 1.0 FTE at King County Correctional Facilities, Seattle and/or Kent, Maleng Regional Justice Center.
This posting can be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Work Location: The primary work locations are at the King County Correctional Facility in Seattle and the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. This position may also be required to work at any of the Community Health Services Division Public Health Centers, the Mobile Van, and NAVOS based on operational needs.
Work Schedule: The work days and hours may vary with team coverage of weekday day and evening shifts as well as weekend and holiday day shifts.
Contact: For questions about these positions, please contact Amy Curtis, Healthcare Recruitment Specialist at (206)263-8358 or amy.curtis@kingcounty.gov.
Examples of Duties:- Diagnose, manage, educate and counsel inmates on a broad scope of personal health care issues; manage care provided to inmates with complex medical problems.
- Perform minor surgical procedures, prescribe medications and make referrals for specialty services when necessary.
- Provide women's health care services, including gynecologic examination and prenatal care.
- Provide care to inmates in medical emergencies, including necessary support to maintain life and stabilize conditions.
- Document all medical evaluations, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, treatment outcomes, referrals and consultations.
- Participate in training other staff on clinical and procedural topics and provide technical consultation to mid-level providers and nursing staff.
- Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of treatment guidelines and service delivery models.
- Work with others within the program to assure compliance with NCCHC standards and subsequent accreditation.
- Participate in internal and external committees to maintain appropriate standards of care.
- Collaborate with health care team to assure smooth clinic flow.
- Participate in rotating call coverage for the medical provider team.
- Provide testimony when required in various legal proceedings.
- Washington State license as a Registered Nurse (in good standing) and a bachelor's degree in nursing science from a School of Nursing accredited by the National League of Nursing.
- Washington State license as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (in good standing) with prescriptive authority.
- Completion of advanced practitioner training and board certification as a nurse practitioner within the specialty practice.
- License to practice in the State of Washington as a certified Family Nurse Practitioner.
- Must have a National Provider Identification (NPI) number prior to credentialing.
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration must be obtained prior to credentialing.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a care team and with a diverse and multi-cultural patient panel.
- The candidate must possess a valid Washington State driver's license or have the ability to travel throughout King County in a timely manner.
- Applicant must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; applicant must be comfortable with use of electronic health records and be proficient with data entry using a keyboard.
Desired Qualifications:- Two years of experience providing adult primary care, including women's health care (relevant nursing experience will be considered)
- Experience providing care to diverse socio-economic populations.
- Knowledge of alcohol and drug addiction and withdrawals.
- Experience in correctional health care environment preferred.
Supplemental Information:- Documentation of current BLS CPR certification with AED training required at time of hire. CPR/AED Heartsaver courses do not meet this requirement.
- Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools; therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
- Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
- Staff may be required to play a role as a first responder in the event of a Public Health emergency.
- Public Health - Jail Health Services follows and maintains federal and state requirements standards including, but not limited to, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards which apply to all public and private institutions that house adult or juvenile offenders. PREA standards preclude the department from hiring or promoting anyone who has engaged in, or been convicted of any conduct which would violate PREA standards related to sexual assault including:
- Sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution;
- Engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or,
- Civil or administrative adjudication that the candidate has engaged in the activity described above.
- PREA standards require that the department consider any incidents of sexual harassment involving an inmate or detainee in determining whether or not to hire or promote anyone. This is in compliance with PREA and its implementing regulations, 28 C.F.R. Part 115, Subpart A, Section 115.17, Hiring and Promotion Decisions.
Necessary Special Requirements:- An offer of employment will be contingent on passing a pre-employment physical exam (should be able to lift 50 pounds, move quickly up and down stairs, crouching/bending to perform CPR).
- The selected candidate must pass a thorough background investigation.
- Your application materials must validate your answers to the supplemental questions. If your answers cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the process.
- You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you include relevant information only on the resume or cover letter, or if you reference "see resume" on your application.
- This selection process may include but is not limited to: evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, testing and interviewing. For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring
Union Affiliation: This position is represented by Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA).
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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01Have you ever been subject to review, challenges, and/or disciplinary action, formal or informal, by an ethics committee, licensing board, medical disciplinary board or related professional association?
- Yes
- No
02Have you ever been involved, as a health service provider, in a malpractice claim or suit?- Yes
- No
03Have you ever had your license to practice nursing in any jurisdiction revoked, denied, suspended, reduced, or relinquished?- Yes
- No
04Do you have knowledge of any action pending before any licensing board(s) which could affect your license or ability to practice?- Yes
- No
05Are you willing to provide pregnancy options counseling to women up to referral for termination?- Yes
- No
06Have you worked as a nurse in a correctional or other locked facility?- Yes
- No
07Do you possess an active and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse? If so, please provide the following: 1. State of Issuance 2. Credential Number 3. Expiration Date08Please describe the aspects of your education, training and experience that you feel make you the most qualified candidate for this position.Required Question