Job description

Place of Performance

Services will be performed in the Health Services Department of FDC SeaTac, 2425 S 200th St, Seattle, WA 98198

Schedule

A session is defined as one hour. The Nurse will normally provide 40 (1) hour sessions per week broken down as follows: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. Compressed work schedules such as 4-10’s or 12-hour rotations may be available based on the needs of the institution and upon mutual consent of the Nurse. Work hours will be variable and may include holidays, weekends, and evenings. These hours may be adjusted to meet the needs of the institution. The Nurse shall not normally exceed 40 hours per week, but may include overtime as required.

Education and Experience

The individual providing Registered Nurse services under this award must a graduate or higher level degree, bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. The individual providing Registered Nurse services under this award must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. In addition, they must also possess an active, current, full, and unrestricted license or registration in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) from a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.

The applicant must have at least 6 months of applicable experience as evidenced on their resume, two (2) letters of reference, and a current CPR certification. Experience working in a correctional environment is preferred, but not required. The applicant must possess knowledge of methods, techniques, and procedures to perform job activities on various types of medical equipment and automated systems. The applicant must also possess knowledge of safety principles and infection control in the patient care environment. Possess the ability to relate and deal effectively with Physicians, peers, inmates, and others; and, to recognize, report, and record changes in patient's physical and emotional condition.

Description of Duties

The services to be provided are professional in nature, and will be commensurate with the current accreditation standards and in compliance with all Federal and State policy and regulations. These services, although not directly supervised, will be reviewed periodically by institution medical staff and the COR to ensure contract compliance. The Nurse shall adhere to all standards and regulations associated with Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and American Correctional Association (ACA) Foundation/Core Standards for Adult Correctional Institutions. The manner and method of performance are the sole responsibility and within the sole discretion of the Nurse, provided, the Nurse performs the services in accordance with standards and practices consistent with those in the community.

Duties shall include, but are not limited to:

• Provides direct patient care services in accordance with legal, ethical, professional, and agency standards. Provides nursing care of a general nature to inmates in the institution hospital/clinic, and may be provided to patients in specific areas, e.g., psychiatric, operating room, orthopedics, geriatrics, etc.

• Performs a broad range of therapeutic measures such as care for patients with varying health problems, i.e., chronic diseases, comorbidities, chronic pain, wound management, patient education, end of life care, interventions for acute care needs. Implements established protocols and standing orders for handling inmate complaints during sick call and initiates emergency care as needed according to institution policy.

• Develops a nursing assessment for each patient, to include planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care. May assess and identify high risk symptoms/behaviors in patients, to include suicidal risk, homicidal risk and risk for verbal and/or physical abuse. Completes nutritional screening as part of the assessment and refers patient to a dietitian for a nutritional assessment if necessary. Incumbent monitors, evaluates and revises the plan of care as needed. Incumbent is proactive in monitoring and achieving patient safety goals. Ongoing responsibilities for hand-off communication and medication reconciliation. Provides valuable input to the healthcare team regarding the discharge planning needs of a patient. Delegates and coordinates care based on assessments and competency level of subordinates.

• Communicates with co-workers reporting patient care needs and clinical issues. Serves as an integral member of Interdisciplinary and Unit Team Meetings.

• In providing nursing care, adheres to infection control policies and procedures. Administers treatment and procedures with attention to accuracy, patient safety and comfort. Medications are administered as prescribed and documented in accordance with BOP and institution policy and procedure. Must maintain an accurate inventory of all needles, syringes, and controlled substances.

• Assesses a patient’s condition on an on-going basis and provide appropriate intervention, as well as refer patients to the appropriate medical practitioner. Identifies changes in their condition and takes appropriate action. Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions, monitors and documents progress toward identified goals, and reports information to the inter-disciplinary team for use in re-evaluating the plan of care.

• Interviews patients to obtain health history and records/documents findings of patient care activities on appropriate records. Must complete written or electronic medical record documentation in an accurate, well-organized, legible and timely manner.

• Competently utilizes specialized monitoring equipment including but not limited to EKG machines, blood pressure machines, cardiac monitors, traction equipment, glucometers, defibrillators, IV infusion pumps, etc.

• May have responsibility for reviewing laboratory data and facilitating review of the results with the Medical Officer. Notifies the Medical Officer when critical laboratory values are received.

• Promotes individual and group well-being through health education activities including health counseling, health teaching, and formal programs in health education. Utilizes Preventive Health Guidelines to monitor age related healthcare needs.

• May assist in coordinating arrangements, as well as transporting and escorting patients to local community health facilities. Communicates critical information to his/her supervisor or to staff at the local hospital.

• Maintains patient’s privacy and confidentiality. Performs nursing care in a manner which demonstrates respect for a patient’s dignity, personal preference, or culture. Utilizes evidence based medicine to promote a healthful environment and reduce the incidence of communicable diseases within the correctional setting.

• Performs related duties as required, but accepts only those nursing assignments that are commensurate with his/her educational preparation, training, experience and nursing licensure laws.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Internal Medicine
• Primary Care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Must be graduate or higher level degree, bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained
• Must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)
• RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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