Licensed Practical Nurse 4 - (L435) WSP

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Administer medication.
• Use tools, techniques, and physical and cognitive skills and abilities to practice nursing safety 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.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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 and completion of the MLS demographic survey.
• Two years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Have 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.

Supplemental Information

• Mission: The mission of DOC is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.
• Vision: Working together for safer communities.
• Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
• 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.

What We Offer

• Up to 25 paid vacation 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 and so much more!