Licensed Practical Nurse, Corrections - Civil Service

Snohomish County, WA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Snohomish County Jail is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to administer medications, prepare daily treatment carts, and respond to medical emergencies within a secure detention facility.

The role requires a WA Practical Nurse license, with a preferred NAPNES course and at least one year of medication administration experience. Candidates must meet background and testing requirements and be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• State of Washington Practical Nurse license required.
• NAPNES Medication Course preferred.
• U.S. citizenship, permanent resident, or DACA status per RCW 41.14.100.
• One year of medication administration experience preferred.
• Must pass job-related tests.

Responsibilities

• Administers and dispenses prescribed medications on all modules as delegated by physician.
• Prepares treatment carts for daily treatments within scope of practice.
• Responds to medical emergencies; provides emergency care until RN or physician arrives.
• Takes vital signs and assesses patient needs; provides emergency medical treatment when required.
• Charts health status, medication logs, and prepares required reports.
• Maintains inventory records of medications, supplies, and equipment.
• Records medications when necessary.

Skills

Practical nursing

Patient care

Communication

Education

WA PN License

NAPNES course preferred

Job description

Provides basic direct practical nursing care to inmates in the County Jail.

Job Duties

• Administers and dispenses prescribed medications on all modules to all patients on assigned modules as delegated by physician.
• Prepares treatment carts for daily treatments within scope of practice such as skin care, dressing changes, ointment applications, ear irrigations and the removal of slivers.
• Responds to medical emergencies; performs emergency treatment until the arrival of a registered nurse or a physician; focused assessment within scope of practice on patients and refers to physician or registered nurse in accordance with established policies.
• Takes recordings of vital signs including respiration, temperature and blood pressure; determines patient's medical and physical needs; performs emergency medical treatment as required.
• Charts information on patient's health status records and medication logs and prepares required reports.
• Maintains inventory records of medications, supplies and equipment.
• Records medications when necessary

STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES

• Assists with maintaining the cleanliness of the work area.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

State of Washington or Compact (multi-state) Practical Nurse License. Successful completion of National Association of Practical Nursing Education and Service, Inc. (NAPNES) Medication Course is preferred. Must be a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient as per RCW

41.14.100. One (1) year with medication administration is preferred. Must pass job related tests.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates for employment must successfully pass a criminal history background investigation, a polygraph examination and a psychological evaluation and pre-employment drug screening. Candidates must be at least 21 years old at the time of application. No maximum age. As a condition of continued employment, must maintain Practical Nurse certification and license as required by applicable statutes.

Additional Information

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• practical nurse principles, practices and concepts
• basic problem-solving methods
• clinic medications

Ability to:

• utilize basic problem-solving skills
• work and effectively communicate with inmates and co-workers
• utilize practical nursing knowledge and apply nursing techniques
• follow oral and written instructions
• keep records and prepare reports
• promptly and accurately assess emergency situations

SUPERVISION

Employees independently perform recurring duties as assigned by a registered nurse or practitioner. New or unusual assignments are performed under specific instructions and technical direction by a registered nurse or practitioner.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work is performed in a maximum-security detention facility. Employees are required to work weekends, swing shift and holidays as assigned. There is constant exposure to hazardous chemicals, hazardous waste, bio-hazardous material; pharmaceuticals, infectious diseases and in-person contact with inmates. Physical and mental demands include ability to perform tasks involved in operating common office equipment; move and/or lift up to forty (40) pounds; sit and stand for long periods of time; manual dexterity to include bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and reaching; digital dexterity; talking; seeing; hearing; reasoning and analyzing complex information.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.