Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN--On Call -WSP

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse 4 (LPN4) - On Call — WA State Penitentiary, Walla Walla, WA

Salary Range: $33.86 - $45.57/hour

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN4) On-Call for the WA State Penitentiary in Walla Walla, WA. 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.

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.

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 interests and outlining your qualifications.
• Three professional references.

Application assessment will be ongoing, and 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 could be used to fill multiple vacant positions.

• Administer medications.
• Use tools, techniques, and physical and cognitive skills to practice nursing safely and effectively in the correctional setting and within the scope of practice defined by state law and administrative code so that patient care provided is safe, effective, efficient, and clinically appropriate.
• Provide competent patient care.
• Self-evaluate and practice professional nursing conduct at all times.
• Delegate and assign tasks to other staff as appropriate.
• Provide effective communication and documentation.
• All other tasks assigned.

• Initial and continuous unencumbered licensure in the State of Washington as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• OR An unencumbered Multistate License from a participating Compact Licensure State as outlined by the Nurse Licensure Compact and Department of Health with completion of Suicide Prevention, EDIR training, and MLS demographic survey.
• Two years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Proficient using computer-based programs to schedule, monitor and track patient information, perform data entry and word processing, and communicate via email, as well as other programs that may be needed to complete assigned work.

• Experience working as a nurse in an acute care setting or a correctional facility.
• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing whose accreditation is recognized by the US Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

• Mission
  :
  The mission of DOC is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.
• Our Vision
  :
  Working together for safer communities.
• Our Commitment
  :
  To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
• Our Core Values
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• Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.
• Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety. We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.
• People's safety: Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well-being. We honor those who advance safety for all.
• Positivity in words and actions: At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the…