Registered Nurse - Juvenile Division (Short-Term Temporary)



Registered Nurse - Juvenile Division (Short-Term Temporary)

Salary

$43.84 - $59.88 Hourly

Location

Seattle, WA

Job Type

Short Term Temporary, Part Time, Std Wkly Hrs Vary

Job Number

2023MH17747

Department

DAJD-Adult/Juvenile Detention

Division

Juvenile

Opening Date

01/05/2023

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

R2 : WSNA-Staff Nurses-DPH, DAJD

Summary

These positions are open until filled. Please note that applications received prior to January 19, 2023, will be given first priority.

The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) is accepting applications for Short Term Temporary Registered Nurses who have an interest working with our community's youth in a detention setting. This position will be used to fill all needs.
 
Individuals that fill short-term temporary positions are employees that are not eligible for benefits and do not gain status in the regular career service. Short-term temporary employees are only approved to work a total of 91O hours in a calendar year.
 
Working in a detention setting is a highly specialized field within nursing that involves caring for the medical needs of juveniles. Nurses operate their practice within the detention centers and perform many of the same tasks as nursing professionals who work in traditional medical settings. They strive to provide compassionate and competent health care to the vulnerable populations of the county through assessing, diagnosing, and treating a variety of medical conditions. Detention nurses have more autonomy than other nursing specialties since the work environment consists of a compact staff and accessibility to fewer resources.
 

Job Duties

  • Provide nursing assessments and interventions including medical, dental, and psychiatric screening and triage with patients; obtaining health history, chief complaint; conducting drug and alcohol withdrawal assessments, patient care planning, and evaluation and medical care coordination; carrying out prescribed treatments; collecting specimens as needed; administering medications and vaccinations; and monitoring and documenting treatment progress and patient response.
  • Provide mental health services, as a member of an interdisciplinary team, to patients with emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and social impairments.
  • Refer to or consult with other health providers in person and on the phone.
  • Follow established Public Health medical records policies and procedures and the State and Federal laws that govern the release of health care information.
  • Establish relationships with individuals to promote interactive problem solving and provide patient education.
  • Delegate as allowed under the Nurse Practice Act.
  • Participate and assist in the training and orientation of new health care employees and students.
  • Provide for clinic maintenance of supplies and equipment and maintain a safe environment according to standards of OSHA/WISHA.
  • Provide patient care based upon practice guidelines, community standards of care, and Federal and State laws and regulations.
  • Respond to emergencies, injuries, and illness throughout the facility; perform CPR when needed.
  • Maintain professional competence by pursuing opportunities for continuous learning, attending continuing education offerings, reading professional literature, and engaging in other activities which develop new knowledge and skills.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • An active and unencumbered Washington State Registered Nurse license in good standing.
  • Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Documentation of current BLS-CPR for Health Care Providers. CPR/AED Heartsaver courses do not meet this requirement.
  • Willing to provide options counseling.
  • Washington state driver's license or ability to travel to sites within the county.
MOST COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience working in a correctional or locked facility.
  • Experience in ER, Psych, Med-Surg, Ambulatory Care or Substance Abuse.
  • Experience working with adolescents.
  • One (1) year or more of nursing experience in a relevant area.
  • Bilingual and/or bicultural
  • Demonstrated experience conducting physical and mental health assessments.
  • Demonstrated ability to initiate appropriate crisis intervention and emergency response.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain professional working relationships
  • Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and cultures.
  • Demonstrated ability to engage clients in a care plan.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
  • Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and web-based enabled tools.
NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:
  • An offer of short-term temporary employment will be contingent on passing a pre­ employment physical exam (should be able to lift 25 pounds, move quickly up and down stairs, and crouch/bend to perform CPR).
  • Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
  • Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time.

Supplemental Information

WHO MAY APPLY: This opportunity is open to all qualified applicants. This recruitment may be used to fill current and/or future needs.
 
HOW TO APPLY: Completion of the entire King County application and supplemental questionnaire is required. Resumes or letter of interest alone will not substitute for a full application. Online applications are preferred. For assistance with the online application process, please contact NEOGOV Customer Support toll free at 1-877-204-4442 (Governmentjobs.com customer support).

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

  • King County application
  • Cover letter detailing how your background prepares you to perform the duties of this position
  • Responses to supplemental questions.
WORK LOCATION: King County Juvenile Detention Center, 1211 E. Alder, Seattle, WA, 98122. The individual selected for this short-term temporary position will work within the secure perimeter of the juvenile detention facility.
 
WORK SCHEDULE: The Short-Term Temporary hours vary based on operational need.
 
CONTACT: For information or questions about this opportunity, please email Morgan Hermann, HR Analyst, at mherman@kingcounty.gov.
 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The individual selected for this position will be required to complete a thorough background investigation process, including fingerprinting, criminal history check, medical physical, and reference checks. A valid Washington State Driver's License or alternate ability to travel around the county is required by time of hire.
 
DAJD SELECTION STANDARDS: The selection standards regarding drug and criminal history for Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention are available on our website. https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/jails/jobs.aspx
 
The individuals hired into these positions will be required to adhere to the policies of the Department of Juvenile and Adult Detention (in addition to those of the Public Health Department) in meeting and maintaining the standards required for continued access to the facility as well as other standards related to conduct.
 
Staff may be required to play an active role in the event of a public health emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities and working hours.
 
UNION AFFILIATION: Positions in this classification are represented by the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA).

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To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being.  Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
  • Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
  • Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
  • Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
  • 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
  • Generous vacation and paid sick leave
  • Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Wellness programs
  • Onsite activity centers
  • Employee Giving Program
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
  • Training and career development programs
For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy.  If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.  
 
NOTE:  Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
 
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

01
Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
  • Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
  • No.
02
If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff
03
Have you undergone the background investigation process for employment with the King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention within the last two years?
  • Yes
  • No
04
If yes, please specify the approximate date(s) and position(s) for which you previously went through the department's background process.
05
Following is a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process, your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general application materials. The employment history detailed in your application materials must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process. The general employment application must be completed to include your work history. You are welcome to submit a resume as well; however, failure to provide a detailed work history on the general application may prohibit further consideration. Do you understand that your responses to the supplemental questions for this position must be supported by your general application materials?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Have you worked as a nurse in a correctional or other locked facility?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Have you ever been subject to review, challenges, and/or disciplinary action, formal or informal, by an ethics committee, licensing board, medical disciplinary board, or related professional association?
  • Yes
  • No
08
Have you ever been involved, as a health service provider, in a malpractice claim or suit?
  • Yes
  • No
09
Do you have knowledge of any action pending before any licensing board(s) which could affect your license or ability to practice?
  • Yes
  • No
10
Have you ever had your license to practice nursing in any jurisdiction revoked, denied, suspended, reduced, or relinquished?
  • Yes
  • No
11
Are you willing to provide pregnancy options counseling to women and possibly administer Plan B?
  • Yes
  • No
12
Can you provide documentation of current BLS CPR certification with AED training required at time of hire? NOTE: CPR/AED Heartsaver courses do not meet this requirement.
  • Yes
  • No
13
Please describe your professional work experience with adolescents, particularly those affected by trauma.
14
Please share your thoughts about the impact that trauma has on the mental health of youth and ideas you have for building resilience in youth who have experienced trauma.

Required Question

Agency
King County
Address
King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone
206-477-3404