Washington State Department of Corrections Health care services provide offenders on-site health care which includes medical, dental and behavioral health. We are on the forefront of Public Health and we invite you to join our team! www.doc.wa.gov
Correctional Health Care Specialist 2$5,605 - 7,350 (Range 70) Monthly, with Great Benefits!Agency Information:The Department of Corrections has one opening for a Correctional Health Care Specialist 2 (ARNP) at Olympic Corrections Center in Forks, Washington Agency Profile:The Department of Corrections, as a partner in the criminal justice system, enhances public safety, administers criminal sanctions and programs in accordance with the law, and provides leadership for the future of corrections in Washington State.The agency mission is: To Improve Public Safety.The Department consists of the Office of the Secretary, Prisons Division, Community Corrections Division, Government, Community Relations & Regulatory Compliance Division, Administrative Services Division, Offender Treatment & Re-Entry Programs Division, and Health Services Department. The Department employs over 8,100 staff and has a biennial budget of approximately $1.8 billion.For additional information about the Department of Corrections, please visit www.doc.wa.gov The Department of Corrections offers a very competitive and comprehensive benefits package including:* Outstanding Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-term Disability Insurance* Paid Vacation, Sick, Military and Civil leave* 11 Paid Holidays plus a Personal Holiday* Unlimited Promotional Opportunities* Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts* Tuition Reimbursement* Deferred Compensation Program* Enrollment in the WA State Retirement System* Employee Assistance Program* The ability to make a difference to the people of WA StateFor more information please visit: http://www.doc.wa.gov/jobs/benefitssummary.asp Duties:Within a Department of Corrections facility, provides direct medical care to offenders, including examinations, diagnosis, prescription and treatment within the scope of applicable licensure, of a wide variety of illnesses and physical/mental abnormalities.Examines patients and diagnoses their illnesses; recommends and administers routine medical treatment; refers difficult and complex cases to physicians and assists in further examination, diagnosis and treatment of such cases.Orders and interprets laboratory examinations, analyses and x-rays; writes prescriptions; makes rounds of wards and reports on condition and progress of patients.Assists in instructing and supervising nurses, technicians and personnel assigned for special training; attends and participates in clinics and staff conferences on surgical, medical and mental conditions of various patients and their diagnosis and treatment.Prepares case histories, reports and related correspondence.Qualifications: Must possess a valid Washington State license to practice as a Registered Nurse AND current certification from an approved national certification program (American Nurses Association) verifying completion of an advanced formal education program in the area of specialty AND possess a current designation as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in the state of Washington.ORRecent graduates of the formal education program who are awaiting the results of the licensing examination must have a Washington State issued temporary permit. Failure to obtain a license shall result in immediate termination from the position by the appointing authority. Special Requirements: Must hold unrestricted license to practice as a midlevel practitioner and prescribe scheduled drugs.In addition, employees will be required to maintain CME credits sufficient to maintain license.Preferred / Desired education: Must complete appropriate training and certification as a ARNP.Selective certification will be allowed for training and experience in the nursing specialty (i.e., family practice, adult health care, geriatrics, womans health care) needed for a specific position within this class. Pre-Employment process may include drug testing.Special Notes:Application Process:In order to be considered for this position, you must complete the entire Application Wizard, however, completion of the Diversity Profile Questionnaire is optional. To ensure you complete the entire application, once in the Application Wizard, scroll to the right of the page and use the arrows to go to additional tabs. Remember to click on Save at the bottom of each tab to ensure your entries are saved. Be sure to also unlock your profile and keep your email address and other contact information current.For further information about managing your application and profile, please refer to Manage Your Job Applications and Profile link from the www.careers.wa.gov homepage.All Department of Corrections employees are fingerprinted for a criminal history background check.Employees work with offenders in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.Tuberculosis is a priority health issue for Department of Corrections employees. Periodic skin tests are required for all health care providers and those who transport known/suspected Tuberculosis patients. Testing is voluntary for all other employees. When positive tests result, further testing and treatment may also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.This position is included in a Union Shop that requires employees to become members within thirty (30) days of employment. All DOC facilities are smoke and/or tobacco free.Other InformationWashington State Employees enjoy outstanding comprehensive benefits including health, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; vacation, sick, military and civil leave; dependent care assistance program; employee advisory service; deferred compensation plans; educational benefits program; 11 paid holidays; flexible work hours; training; and state retirement plans. For more information please visit: http://www.doc.wa.gov/jobs/benefitssummary.asp .The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960 or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (360) 664-6211. For questions about this recruitment, email ctcooper@doc1.wa.gov