Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
State of Washington
Olympia, WA

Registered Nurse 2 - in Aberdeen WA

* Please Note: COVID Vaccine requirement for DOC employment NO LONGER REQUIRED* Registered Nurse 2 (RN2) Stafford Creek Corrections Center (SCCC) Aberdeen, WA    Join the Department of Corrections (DOC) team to make a real difference in the lives of others and to find personal fulfillment in your role. DOC is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Registered Nurses for full-time positions at our Stafford Creek Corrections Center  in Aberdeen, WA. Current shifts available:  * 1:30pm-10:00pm (1330-2200) Weds/Thurs off * 1:30pm-10:00pm (1330-2200) Fri/Sat off * 11:30pm-6:00am (2130-0600) Tues/Weds off Registered Nurses will receive shift differential in the amount of two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per hour for evening shift and night shift work. Employees may also qualify for one or both of these supplemental shift premiums in addition to the above. A. One dollar ($1.00) per hour during any hours assigned to work from 11:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. B. Three dollars ($3.00) per hour during any hours worked from Friday midnight to Sunday midnight. At 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 opportunity for professional and personal growth.   Stafford Creek Corrections Center treats many diverse patients' needs such as dementia and brain cancer along with other chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension HEP C, and many others. *  Inpatient Unit is a 23 bed unit * Outpatients' clinic sees 10-15 patients per day * Foot care clinics are ran weekly along with scheduled blood pressure checks. 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   A completed application packet will include: * A detailed resume * A cover letter * 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. Some of what our RN's do: * The registered nurse delivers services which promote health, foster healing, and support coping and adjustment to various health conditions. * Screening, assessing, and evaluating incarcerated individual l and their conditions * Responding to all other requests for health care attention in a complete, timely, clinically appropriate and therapeutic manner; * Delegating and supervising work, monitoring, managing, coordinating, and delivering health care; * Planning transition, making referrals and arranging follow-up when patients transfer or return to the community; * Assisting patients to improve their skill and ability to provide care for themselves and their family ; * Counseling, consulting, teaching, advising, and providing health information that improves quality of health services and/or enhances safety and security.   On-call/intermittent staff are expected to: * Be available to work all shifts (day, swing and graveyard) including weekends and holidays as requested. * Be willing to work a minimum of 10 shifts a month. * Provide written availability by the 20th of each month for the following month's coverage. * Be willing to complete a paid six-week correctional worker core training (not required). Registered Nurse 2 (RN2) * Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing. * The ability to obtain a valid Washington State license to practice as a Registered Nurse prior to employment. * One year of experience required * Must be AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) ( Advanced Cardiac Life Support and others will not substitute for BLS)  * 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. NOTE: Must have initial and continuous unencumbered/unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse. If you currently hold an active an unencumbered multi-state/compact licensure from another state, you must change your primary state of residence to WA and apply for a WA State Multi-State licensure within 60 days of employment.   IMPORTANT NOTES: * 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 applicant's 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 the date of hire.  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. 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: * Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position) * Up to 25 paid vacation days a year * 8 hours of paid sick leave per month * 12 paid holidays a year. * Generous retirement plan * Flex Spending Accounts * Dependent Care Assistance * Deferred Compensation and so much more! 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.