Licensed Practical Nurse 4 - CRCC

Washington State Department of Correction; Connell (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Corrections seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN4) for the Coyote Ridge Corrections Center in Connell, WA. This full-time, permanent position supports in-house nursing processes and long-term patient care within a correctional health setting.

Under RN supervision, the LPN4 administers medications, conducts nursing assessments, and participates in patient education and safety protocols. Shift: 1400-2230, with Sundays and Mondays off.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with LPN4 level demonstrated in state certification and practice.
• Experience applying nursing processes in correctional or high-acuity settings is preferred.
• Ability to perform clinical assessments, develop care plans, and provide patient education.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health status and collect data per nursing guidelines.
• Assist in developing and prioritizing nursing care plans.
• Carry out common nursing interventions and administer prescribed medications.
• Document findings and coordinate care with the Registered Nurse.
• Provide emergency care, including CPR when needed.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Medication administration

Triage assessment

Documentation

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse 4 (LPN4)

Full-Time, Permanent

Coyote Ridge Corrections Center (CRCC)

Connell, WA

Shift: 1400-2230 with Sunday and Monday off

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN4) for the Coyote Ridge Corrections Center (CRCC) located outside the Tri Cities in Connell, Washington.

Under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse 4 supports the Department’s 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 to various health conditions.

Coyote Ridge Corrections Center has a diverse population seeing different chronic diseases and taking care of those that need long term and palliative care.

• Extended Observations unit up to 96 hr. stay (4 beds)
• Long term palliative care unit
• See up to 2500 patients with different chronic disease (diabetes, hypertension, cancer, autoimmune disorders and much more)
• 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

Correctional Health is a rewarding career path at DOC, in which health care professionals treat a wide array of cases for patients residing in a state correctional facility. Health Services is responsible for basic primary care for incarcerated individuals. All disciplines within all of the 12 correctional facilities work closely together to reach a common goal, providing the best, most efficient, and cost-effective health care possible. Emphasis is placed on early identification of health concerns, care for acute and chronic health problems, and preventive care.

If you’ve read this far, it is clear you have a desire to make a difference in public service. A completed application packet will include and

IS REQUIRED

• A detailed resume.
• A cover letter regarding your interest and outlining your qualifications.
• Three professional references.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacant positions

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

• Monitor and collect specific data, as directed, about the health status, clinical condition, 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.
• Contributes 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, lift, and carry loads.

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, including refills, as needed.
• Investigate misplaced medications and reconcile delivery of packaged medications.
• Provide patient education regarding medications and prepare release medications in anticipation of Incarcerated Individual transfer or release.
• As delegated by the Registered Nurse, assigned as the lead clinical nurse in the treatment room.
• Collect subjective and objective data about the physical and mental health conditions of patients during nursing triage, ambulatory care clinics, and inpatient rounds. Report data collected to the Registered Nurse and as directed, initiate appropriate intervention according to Health Services policies and procedures, treatment plans, and protocols.
• Participate in treatments and dressing changes, monitor vital signs, and assist 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.

Provide effective communication and documentation.

• Effectively communicate verbally, in writing, and via computer or other electronic media 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 health care.
• 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.

Delegate and assign tasks to other staff as appropriate.