By working for Health Pros Northwest, you'll treat patients who typically go without access to health care. For patients that reside in a corrections or behavioral health environment, the friendly, compassionate and nonjudgmental interaction that you provide can be a highlight in their day.
Seeking a passionate Registered Nurse (RN) to work at the King County Jail in Seattle. Full Time 40 hours for 6 months!!
At least two (2) years of RN experience
• Acute care, Med-Surg, ED, or ICU background
• Experience in a high-volume setting is strongly preferred
• Flexibility with shifts and days of the week
• Ability to work at both KCCF and MRJC sites
• Availability without extended or frequent PTO, as assignments are short-term
Examples of Duties :
- Provide nursing assessments and interventions including; medical, dental and psychiatric screening and triage with patients
- Provide mental health services, as a member of an interdisciplinary team, to patients with emotional, behavioral, cognitive and social impairments.
- Establish relationships with individuals to promote interactive problem solving and provide patient education.
- Provide patient care based upon practice guidelines, community standards of care, and Federal and State laws and regulations.
- Respond to emergencies throughout the facility; injury and illness; performs CPR when needed.
Requirements :
- Requires current Washington State Registered Nurse license in good standing.
- Associate preparation in nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
- The selected candidate must pass a security clearance and / or background check to secure access to the correctional facilities.
- BLS-CPR for healthcare providers
- Valid Washington State Driver's License
Desired Qualifications :
- Experience in a correctional or locked facility.
- Experience with substance use disorder care
- Demonstrated skill providing physical and mental health assessments.
- Ability to initiate appropriate crisis intervention and emergency response.
- Ability to maintain working relationships and ability to work with diverse populations and cultures; ability to engage clients in a care plan.
- Bachelor's in Nursing preferred
- Bilingual and / or bicultural preferred
Necessary Requirements :
- Documentation of current BLS CPR certification with AED training required at time of hire. CPR / AED
- The selected candidate will be required to pass a thorough background investigation.










