Certified Nursing Assistant - SP15-OC - WSP

Certified Nursing Assistant - On Call

This position supports the Department's mission to improve public safety by providing necessary, comprehensive, high-quality health services. As an integral member of the Health Services Team, the incumbent works in close liaison with other Physicians, ARNPs, Physician Assistants and other Washington State Penitentiary (WSP) medical, mental health and administrative staff.

This position serves under the supervision and direction of the Health Service Manager 3 and the Facility Medical Director. The Physician 3 analyzes, directs, and coordinates medical care provided to patients at WSP, and assists with the improvement in health care delivery systems at WSP. The Physician 3 actively participates in Coordinated Quality Improvement Program (CQIP).

Application assessment will be ongoing, and 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 could be used to fill multiple permanent or non-permanent positions.

Duties

• Provide direct clinical care as needed to accomplish the mission of the WSP Health Services
• Assess physical and emotional conditions of patients during nursing triage, ambulatory care clinics, and infirmary-rounds, and initiates appropriate intervention according to Health Services policies and procedures, treatment plans and protocols.
• Respond to health care emergencies throughout the facility and Institution grounds as needed.
• Provide emergency medical care including CPR using triage format to incarcerate individuals and staff. Refer staff to personal physicians for care following emergency response.
• Make medical diagnosis based on subjective / objective data collected and presented by subordinate health care staff and-initiates, treatment protocols accordingly. Ensure that practice is consistent with state licensure laws, administrative rules, policies and procedures. Report practice deviations to immediate supervisor and participate in corrective action if necessary.

Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary health care team to develop a comprehensive plan to provide continuity of care. Assist in the development of treatment plans for patients with chronic diseases.

Participate in the development, review, and revision of Health Services Policies and Procedures and Treatment Protocols.

Assist in the development of multi-disciplinary educational programs for staff with the goal of maintaining and updating professional knowledge and competence to provide medical treatment and diagnose disease, injury, and illness.

Assist with continuing education and in-service training of health care staff in presenting material on selected topics as requested by your supervisor.

Assist in the performance evaluations of contract and employed providers, in relation to DOC, DOH, community standards, and WSP / HS goals.

Maintains accurate, legible and complete records of patient care of all patient requests for medical attention, objective data collected, treatment administered, evaluation of treatment effectiveness, and patient education provided.

Participate in institution safety and sanitation inspections and reports inadequacies to the appropriate authority.

Respond to verbal and written requests from the general public, incarcerated individuals, incarcerated individual's families, and institution staff with information or advice consistent with statutes and procedures on health care record confidentiality.

Investigate and respond to incarcerated individual's resolutions, complete incident reports, collects data, investigate and complete reports necessary for the ongoing operation of the Health Services and the institution.

Participate in quality improvement activities within health services, including case reviews, lab processes, death investigations. etc.

Qualifications

Required qualifications :

Preferred / Desired Qualifications :

Supplemental Information

The mission of DOC is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.

Working together for safer communities.

To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.

Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety. We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.

Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well-being. We honor those who advance safety for all.

At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome. We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and always put forth our best effort.

Corrections is committed to our community understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.

Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.

Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.

A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.

We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.

Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and / or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.

Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.

This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.

Requires respirator medical evaluation questionnaire, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the WA Industrial Safety & Act standards. Refer to WAC 296-842 to learn more.

Must be able to work in spaces, climb stairs, walk long distances, and frequently lift up to 30 pounds. Under rare circumstances this position may be required to lift or carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds.

Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation / documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Candidates who are offered a job with the Department of Corrections must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in