Northwest Regional Council (NWRC) is a multipurpose human services agency that relies on high performing employees to provide the best possible community-based supports for a variety of individuals. We are seeking applicants for an On-Call Jail Health Registered Nurse at the Whatcom County Jail.
Our Jail Health staff provide services in the Whatcom County Jail 14 hours per day, 365 days per year including:
Passing Medications
Substance Use Disorder treatment
Drug and alcohol withdrawal assessment and treatment
Immunizations and injections
Responding to patients medical requests
Assisting with managing provider clinics, such as doctor, dentist, and ARNP
Emergency response and triage
Patient intake screenings
Focused assessments
Wound care
Collaborating directly with the behavioral health team and psychiatric provider
Collaborating directly with the corrections team
Performing physicals
Phlebotomy and lab specimen collection
TYPE OF POSITION: This is a non-exempt (hourly), on-call, permanent position created specifically to provide support during times of increased workload, staff vacancies or other absences. On-Call nursing staff typically work between the hours of 6AM to 9PM, Monday through Sunday, as arranged between the employee and supervisor. On-Call employees work less than 70 hours per month and are eligible to access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and accrue sick leave on a pro-rated basis.
JOIN US: NWRC’s values are centered on the concepts of respect, inclusiveness, and striving to foster a healthy work environment for all employees. With these values in mind, we will do our part to support and further diversity, equity, and inclusion not only in our workplace, but in our communities. Toward this goal, we invite candidates from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to apply and help shape the future of NWRC. NWRC will make reasonable accommodation upon request for those individuals with disabilities.
TO APPLY: Obtain required application materials from http://www.nwrcwa.org/employment/ or by contacting Human Resources at (360) 676-6749. Please submit all application materials, a cover letter and resume to [email protected], or by visiting our offices.
LOCATION: Bellingham (Whatcom County)
CLOSES: Open until filled
10-STEP PAY RANGE : $41.64 - $54.34 hourly
QUALIFICATIONS:
An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge, and ability to perform the work may be considered.
Education/Experience:
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Minimum one-year recent experience in clinical setting, correctional nursing preferred.
Obtain required continuing education annually.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language.
Ability to work well with a diverse population and maintain professional communications and boundaries.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully with staff members, custody, community, governmental agencies, families, and the public.
Ability to accurately relay information concerning a patient’s condition.
Ability to manage the stressors of the position.
Possess leadership and decision-making ability and work harmoniously with personnel.
Ability to perform all nursing skills appropriate to licensure required in the corrections setting and use office equipment necessary to document and conduct daily activities.
Knowledge of National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) nursing and medical practices, policies, procedures, as well as legal regulations and guidelines.
Experience in correctional nursing preferred.
Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements:
Current license as Registered Nurse in Washington State – unencumbered & CPR certification.
Current Washington State driver's license, acceptable driving record, appropriate liability insurance, access to reliable transportation and willingness to travel between jail sites.
Pass a required Criminal Records Background Check upon hire and annually thereafter
Obtain security clearance through corrections department upon hire.
Tuberculin test upon employment and annually thereafter.
New employees are required to provide proof of vaccination against Covid-19 as a condition of employment.
SELECTION PROCESS: After reviewing the applications, the NWRC will contact the most qualified candidates to participate in a selection process consisting of job-related selection exercises. NWRC will make reasonable accommodation upon request for those individuals with disabilities.