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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrections Nurse RN Clerk HireJob Title: Department: Di vision: Reports to: FLSA Exempt (Y/N): BBP: H IPAA: Salary Level: Location: Approved By: Approved Date: JEFFERSON CO UNTY Job Description Registered Nurse (RN) - Corrections Facility Sheriffs Office Corrections Superintendent of Corrections No Potential Exposure Level4 Flat Rate - Clerk Hire Sheriff s Offi ce Corr_ections Facility Po,1: 1-ja ~l~cK Human Resources Directors ?{A_c,v{~ ~ October 1, 2026 " SUMMARY Develops, initiates, and coordinates patient plans of care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for inmates, adult and juvenile, in a detention facility. Operating under the general direction of the Health Authority and in collaboration with custody staff, this position ensures quality healthcare delivery within the secure perimeter in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures by performing the following duties. This is a Clerk Hire position, working up to 69 hours per month. There are no benefits except those required by law, including Washington State sick leave. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Utilizes the nursing process to provide quality and efficient patient care according to established standards. Conducts comprehensive intake health appraisals and medical screenings and ensures all inmates are offered an oral/dental screening within 14 days of incarceration. Accurately documents intake appraisals and medical screenings, completing all documentation in accordance with established processes. Instructs inmates during clinical encounters on self-care, personal hygiene, and the prevention of communicable diseases systematically documenting the education delivered and inmate understanding with the health record. Executes completely medical refusal forms when inmate declines care, ensures proper witness signatures obtained, and promptly routes all completed refusal forms to the Responsible Physician for clinical review. Performs mental health screenings and evaluations, specifically identifying suicidal ideation, self- harm markers, or developmental disabilities. Jefferson County Job Description: Nurse - Corrections Page 2 of 6 Initiates standardized procedures and clinical standing orders for immediate interventions, including alcohol and drug detoxification/withdrawal protocols. Prepares, administers, and verifies medications in strict accordance with provider orders including antibiotics insulin, narcotics and immunizations. Monitors medication compliance, safeguarding against diversion, or substance abuse within the housing units. Conducts daily sick calls, triages routine inmate medical complaints and facilitates coordination and referrals for external specialty care. Performs laboratory procedures, venipuncture, testing and specimen collection ( e.g., blood glucose, TB skin testing, cultures). Adheres strictly to all institutional security regulations to mitigate risk and maintain a clean, safe, and secure working environment. Maintains strict custody and accountability over all medical equipment, completing daily inventories and reconciliations of "sharps" (needles, syringes, scalpels). Maintains the physical security of the medical unit by ensuring computer screens, medical data, and restricted area remain inaccessible to unauthorized individuals. Responds immediately to facility emergency alerts ("man down" calls), initiates lifesaving measures, and coordinates emergency transportation to outside hospitals. Performs mandatory face -to-face evaluations of inmates subjected to involuntary emergency psychotropic intervention or clinical restraints at 30-minute intervals for the first two hours of placement to monitor adverse reactions, aligning ongoing checks with facility safety directives. Participates alongside custody staff in calculated use-of-force interventions (team extractions) by providing pre-incident briefings regarding an inmate's medical risks. Maintains accurate, highly detailed medical files entirely within the electronic health record system. Ensures compliance with HIP AA and facility guidelines by safeguarding protected health information and maintaining medical files separate from custody files. Participates in continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) committees, administrative health meetings, and clinical reviews of in-custody deaths. Assists in the job orientation, training, and shadowing of new clinical staff and coordinates health training for designated custody personnel. Jefferson County Jo b Description: Nurse - Corrections Page 3 of 6 Establishes and maintains cooperative, collaborative and effective working relationships with coworkers, corrections staff, and other healthcare employees. Reports for scheduled work with regular, reliable and punctual attendance Operates a vehicle to travel between work locations and attend meetings and conferences. Performs other duties as assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position has no supervisory responsibilities. COMPETENCY To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate competency in the following: Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in-group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments. Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. Quality Management - Improves processes, products and services; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment. Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organizations' goals and values. Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions. Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Jefferson County Job Description: Nurse - Corrections Page 4 of 6 Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Works quickly. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Initiative - Volunteers readily; Seeks increased responsibilities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed. Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Associate's Degree from an approved nursing program for RN required; B.S.N. degree or related advanced nursing degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience is preferred; intensive care, medical- surgical, or emergency room experience is highly desirable. Must be 21 years of age. Must be a U.S. Citizen or provide proof oflegal right to work in the United States. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, general business language, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, clients, and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, and ratios. Ability to perform these operations using units of currency and weight measurement, volume, and distance to ensure accurate clinical dosing and chemical calculations. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Jefferson County Jo b Description: Nurse - Corrections Page 5 of 6 COMPUTER SKILLS To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, electronic health record software, databases, and basic Jail Management Software. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Current Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing and maintained in an active status without suspension or revocation throughout employment. Valid Washington State Driver's License with a driving record free of serious or frequent violations. Current, active Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license maintained without suspension or revocation throughout employment. Current BLS-CPR for Healthcare Providers certification. Must be able to successfully pass a Background Check. Drug testing may be required. OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to establish rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles in a non- judgmental and professional manner Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with staff, community physicians and a variety of groups and agencies. Knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices, clinical boundaries, and triage techniques within a corrections environment. Ability to make effective clinical decisions in emergency (life and death) situations. Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment in the handling, treatment, and clinical evaluation of inmates. Ability to handle a variety of potentially hostile, volatile, and dangerous situations in a calm, competent manner while maintaining a secure perimeter. Ability to cope with stressful situations firmly, tactfully, and with respect to individual constitutional and privacy rights. Ability to understand several conversations happening at the same time and assign clinical priority to medical complaints while identifying potential structural dangers. Ability to maintain positive, effective relations with fellow employees, custody staff, and citizens from varied racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds. Jefferson County Jo b Description: Nurse - Corrections Page 6 of 6 Knowledge of the controlling laws, HIP AA privacy mandates, WA Cs, and the rules, regulations, and policies of Jefferson County and the State of Washington. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl during emergency medical responses or cell checks. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds (such as medical trauma bags or equipment). Employee must have sufficient strength and flexibility to move rapidly during alert calls, evade sudden physical attacks, and assist custody staff in volatile and possibly dangerous situations. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus to read computer screens, monitor patient vitals, and maintain situational awareness. Substantial in-person contact with public, inmates, and custody personnel requires the ability to hear voice communications, distinguish ambient noise, and respond immediately to two-way radio or duress communications. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is primarily performed inside a secure, maximum-security adult correctional facility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a dynamic, high- exposure clinical environment with high risk for contact with bloodbome pathogens, contaminants, needles, reagents, and airborne biological hazards such as TB or measles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic cleaning fluids, antiviral sprays, and chemical agents deployed for crowd control within the housing units. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, characterized by security gates, intercoms, and high-density housing movement. This assignment requires the incumbent to work varying schedules, which may include a rotating shift of days, swings, graveyards, weekends, and holidays. As an essential worker, the incumbent must maintain regular, reliable attendance and may be recalled or required to stay over during facility lockdowns or public health emergencies.