Advanced Care Practitioner - CBCC

Advanced Care Practitioner – Permanent

Clallam Bay Corrections Center, Clallam Bay, Washington.

Monthly salary: $11,071.00–$18,145.00.

The Department of Corrections seeks a highly motivated and qualified Advanced Care Practitioner (ACP) to deliver quality health care to patients within Clallam Bay Corrections Center under the supervision of the Facility Medical Director.

Clinical Care:

• Diagnose and treat health‑related problems within scope of practice.
• Ensure continuity of care and perform minor surgical procedures as indicated.
• Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic testing.
• Prescribe medications, including controlled substances, in accordance with agency guidelines.
• Provide medical and technical assistance to other health‑care personnel.
• Seek consultation with colleagues, staff physicians, and external consultants.
• Admit and care for infirmary/observation patients.
• Complete initial screening and physical examinations.
• Update OMNI database and PULHES codes.
• Present cases at the Clinical Review Committee (CRC).
• Perform call duties.

Communication & Documentation:

• Effectively communicate verbally, in writing, and via electronic media with incarcerated individuals, families, and other staff.
• Legibly document subjective and objective clinical findings and actions taken.
• Protect confidentiality of health records and maintain accurate records.
• Complete unusual incident reports as directed.
• Respond to verbal and written requests from incarcerated individuals and staff.

Quality Improvement & Administration:

• Participate in facility and state‑wide quality improvement initiatives, including the Coordinated Quality Improvement Program (CQIP).
• Report back to nursing and support staff to improve patient care.
• Practice in accordance with DOC policy and the Washington DOC Health Plan.
• Participate in formal clinical oversight per facility and DOC structure.

Safety & Delegation:

• Consult with custody and other staff regarding health and safety of incarcerated individuals.
• Provide medical health and safety advice when needed.
• Delegate patient responsibility to nurses and assistive personnel after evaluating patient needs and task complexity.

• Certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants.
• OR:
  Valid Washington State license to practice as a Registered Nurse and active license as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner.
• Unrestricted license to practice as a midlevel practitioner and prescribe scheduled drugs.
• Licensure (PA‑C, RN, ARNP) must be valid and continuously unrestricted.

• Experience as a mid‑level health‑care provider in a correctional facility.
• Certified Correctional Health Professional by the Academy of Correctional Health Professionals.
• Master’s degree in Nursing with Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner certification or completion of a Physician Assistant training program.

• Up to 25 paid vacation days per year.
• Eight hours of paid sick leave per month.
• Twelve paid holidays per year.
• Generous retirement plan.
• Flex Spending Accounts.
• Dependent Care Assistance.
• Deferred compensation and additional benefits.

DOC is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, genetic information, disabilities, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal.

• Applicants must comply with the I‑9 employment eligibility verification requirements and be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
• Applicants are required to disclose references and undergo a standard background check; results will be considered during the hiring process.
• Applicants may be subject to drug testing, respirator evaluation, and physical capability requirements.
• Salary is based on experience and will be determined at the time an offer is made.