Registered Nurse - Juvenile; Part-Time

This position is open until filled. Applications received prior to July 15 will receive first consideration.

The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) is accepting applications for part-time Registered Nurses who have an interest working with our community's youth in a detention setting. This position will be used to fill all needs.

Working in a detention setting is a highly specialized field within nursing that involves caring for the medical needs of juveniles. Nurses operate their practice within detention centers and perform many of the same tasks as nursing professionals who work in traditional medical settings. They strive to provide compassionate and competent health care to the vulnerable populations of the county through assessing, diagnosing, and treating a variety of medical conditions.

Detention nurses have more autonomy than other nursing specialties since the work environment consists of a compact staff and accessibility to fewer resources.

• Provide nursing assessments and interventions including medical, dental, and psychiatric screening and triage with patients; obtaining health history, chief complaint; conducting drug and alcohol withdrawal assessments, patient care planning, and evaluation and medical care coordination; carrying out prescribed treatments; collecting specimens as needed; administering medications and vaccinations; and monitoring and documenting treatment progress and patient response.
• Provide mental health services, as a member of an interdisciplinary team, to patients with emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and social impairments.
• Refer to or consult with other health providers in person and on the phone.
• Follow established Public Health medical records policies and procedures and the State and Federal laws that govern the release of health care information.
• Establish relationships with individuals to promote interactive problem solving and provide patient education.
• Delegate as allowed under the Nurse Practice Act.
• Participate and assist in the training and orientation of new health care employees and students.
• Provide for clinic maintenance of supplies and equipment and maintain a safe environment according to standards of OSHA/WISHA.
• Provide patient care based upon practice guidelines, community standards of care, and Federal and State laws and regulations.
• Respond to emergencies, injuries, and illness throughout the facility; perform CPR when needed.
• Maintain professional competence by pursuing opportunities for continuous learning, attending continuing education offerings, reading professional literature, and engaging in other activities which develop new knowledge and skills.

• An active and unencumbered Washington State Registered Nurse license in good standing.
• Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
• Documentation of current BLS-CPR for Health Care Providers. CPR/AED Heartsaver courses do not meet this requirement.
• Willing to provide options counseling.
• Washington state driver's license or ability to travel to sites within the county.

• Experience working ina correctional or locked facility.
• Experience in ER, Psych, Med-Surg, Ambulatory Care or Substance Abuse.
• Experience working with adolescents.
• One (1) year or more of nursing experience in a relevant area.
• Bilingual and/or bicultural.
• Demonstrated experience conducting physical and mental health assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate appropriate crisis intervention and emergency response.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain professional working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and cultures.
• Demonstrated ability to engage clients in a care plan.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and web-based enabled tools.

• An offer of employment will be contingent on passing a pre-employment physical exam (should be able to lift
  25 pounds, move quickly up and down stairs, and crouch/bend to perform CPR).
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time.

WHO MAY APPLY: This opportunity is open to all qualified applicants. This recruitment may be used to fill current and/or future needs.

HOW TO APPLY: Completion of the entire King County application and supplemental questionnaire is required. Resumes or letter of interest alone will not substitute for a full application. Online applications are preferred. For assistance with the online application process, please contact NEOGOV Customer Support toll free at: ( customer support).

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