Licensed Practical Nurse 4 - WCCW

Licensed Practical Nurse 4 (LPN4) Full-Time, Permanent Washington Corrections Center for Women (WCCW) Gig Harbor, WA Shift: 2:00PM-10:30PM with Tuesday/Wednesday off The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN4) for the Washington Corrections Center for Women (WCCW) located in Gig Harbor, Washington. The Washington Corrections Center for Women (WCCW) is a 62.6-acre facility located approximately two miles from Gig Harbor. The site includes living units, administration buildings, a health clinic, education buildings, a gymnasium, a chapel, industries buildings, food service buildings and support facilities. Correctional Health is a rewarding career path at DOC, in which health care professionals treat a wide array of cases for patients residing in a state correctional facility. Health Services is responsible for basic primary care for incarcerated individuals. All disciplines within all of the 12 correctional facilities work closely together to reach a common goal, providing the best, most efficient, and cost-effective health care possible. Emphasis is placed on early identification of health concerns, care for acute and chronic health problems, and preventive care. 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 interest and outlining your qualifications. 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. ***This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacant positions

• 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.
• Use tools, techniques, and physical and cognitive skills and abilities 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.
• Delegate and assign tasks to other staff as appropriate.
• Self-evaluate and practice professional nursing conduct at all times.
• Provide effective communication and documentation.
• Administer medication.
• Provide competent patient care.

• Two years' experience working as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• 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
• Training by the American Heart Association in Healthcare Provider CPR.
• 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.
• A detailed resume.
• A cover letter regarding your interest and outlining your qualifications.
• Three professional references.
• Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9 on the first day of employment.
• Respirator medical evaluation questionnaire, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the WA Industrial Safety & Act standards.

• Comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision
• Up to 25 paid vacations 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
• Medical flexible spending account
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance
• Auto, boat, home, and renter insurance
• Washington State Employee Assistance Program
• Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
• Deferred Compensation Program (DCP)
• Social Security
• Medicare
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• 21 days paid military leave per year
• Five (5) days of paid bereavement leave
• Leave Sharing
• Parental Leave
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Leave Without Pay

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: Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust; Respectful and inclusive interactions; People's safety; Positivity in words and actions; Supporting people's success.