Licensed Practical Nurse 4 MOUD- CRCC

Description

Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday- Friday

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN4) for the Coyote Ridge Corrections Center (CRCC) located outside the Tri Cities in Connell, Washington.

As a response to an increase in fentanyl related deaths in the community, research shows that access to Medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) treatment prior to release from prison saves lives and likely reduces recidivism. This position will include educating patients about medication for addiction treatment (MAT), assisting patients and team members to include patient care and administrative tasks within nursing scope of practice. This position requires coordination of services with DOC Health Services, Prisons, Reentry and Community Corrections staff. In collaboration with DOC Health Services intake and reentry teams, job duties focus on the Department’s Strategic Goal of Continuity of Care Planning for Health Services patients.

This position facilitates nursing components of MOUD and related Addiction Medicine services in prisons to ensure eligible patients receive access to medications and patient centered discharge planning. This position is critical to support incarcerated individuals with maintaining or improving their wellness by bridging healthcare ‘community to prison’ and ‘prison to community’, facilitating access to services needed during transition. The MOUD Nurse is part of a multidisciplinary team.

Coyote Ridge Corrections Center has a diverse population seeing different chronic diseases and taking care of those that need long term and palliative care.

• Extended Observations unit up to 96 hr. stay (4 beds)
• Long term palliative care unit
• See up to 2500 patients with different chronic disease (diabetes, hypertension, cancer, autoimmune disorders and much more)
• The mission of the Department of Corrections is to 'improve public safety by positively changing lives. For additional information visit our website at doc.wa.gov

Correctional Health is a rewarding career path at DOC, in which health care professionals treat a wide array of cases for patients residing in a state correctional facility. Health Services is responsible for basic primary care for incarcerated individuals. All disciplines within all of the 12 correctional facilities work closely together to reach a common goal, providing the best, most efficient, and cost-effective health care possible. Emphasis is placed on early identification of health concerns, care for acute and chronic health problems, and preventive care.
If you’ve read this far, it is clear you have a desire to make a difference in public service. A completed application packet will include and IS REQUIRED:

• A detailed resume.
• A cover letter regarding your interest and outlining your qualifications.
• Three professional references.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. 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 may be used to fill multiple vacant positions

Duties

Duties can include:

Ensure patient MOUD services are provided safely and effectively in the correctional setting, within the scope of practice defined by state law and administrative code.

Tasks include:

• Assists with education to patients on substance use disorder basics as well as available treatment options, including currently available medication options within DOC system and how to access these treatments
• Provide education to patients who are starting medications for treatment of opioid use disorder with expected side effects, and follow up with patients at regular intervals during medication induction and maintenance
• Facilitate lab tests, medical/mental health/SARU pre-release appointments, post-release follow up services needed and confirmation that patient receives medications upon release
• Education for patients and by extension patient support system about use of Narcan for opioid overdose reversal. Confirm Narcan is included in medication upon release
• Participates in collaboration with Addiction Medicine Director, leadership team and state-wide MOUD team in ongoing improvement of process of OUD treatment within DOC as well as improvement of the reentry and handoff processes
• Adhere to all DOC and Department of Health policies and procedures pertaining to medication administration, including controlled substances, procurement of medications, and reporting to the supervisor medication errors or potential sources for mistakes or mishaps
• Maintain current, complete and confidential patient records in accordance with Health Service Policies and Procedures including guidelines for Medicaid billing.
• Contributes to assessment of the subjective and objective symptoms of patient's medical and emotional conditions during nursing contact; collaborates with team to initiate appropriate intervention according to Health Services policies and procedures, treatment plans, and protocols
• Effectively communicates verbally, in writing and via computer or other electronic media with offenders, other health care personnel, custody, and other institutional personnel
• As directed by supervising provider, administer medications, injections and lab tests.
• Supervise and assign tasks to subordinate staff on the nursing team
• Advocate for patient health care needs, especially as related to substance use disorders. Model language, patient interactions and other behaviors that reduce misinformation, personal and community stigma and bias against patients with OUD requesting access to MOUD.

Support intake and discharge planning and coordination of information and resources for patients on MOUD in partnership with facility Health Services Team

Tasks include:

• Assist with development and patient engagement with release plan for patients on MOUD with the MAT Coordinator team, with a focus on comprehensive transition planning for MOUD patients.
• Contribute to a personalized Substance Use Recovery plan developed and informed by patient priorities, multidisciplinary team meetings and HS Reentry plan.
• Developing, assessing, and revising individual patient Continuity of Care plans.
• Provide assistance to obtain necessary medical transition information.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Initial and continuous unencumbered licensure in the State of Washington as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

OR

• An unencumbered Multistate License from a participating Compact Licensure State and completion of the MLS demographic survey.

AND

• Two years’ experience working as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

• Training by the American Heart Association in Healthcare Provider CPR.

• Proficient using computer-based programs to schedule, monitor and track patient information, perform data entry and word processing, and communicate via email, as well as other programs that may be needed to complete assigned work. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working as a Licensed Practical Nurse in an acute care setting or a correctional facility.
• Experience as a Recovery Center, Detox Center, or public health facility treating drug addiction.
• Certification as a Correctional Healthcare Professional.

Supplemental Information

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

Our Vision: Working together for safer communities.

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

Our Core Values:

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• 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.   

**Please note:  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.

We are committed to hiring individuals who possess core diversity competencies: 

Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace.

• Work effectively with people of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, lifestyle preferences and social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Respectfully acknowledge people's differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.
• Promote inclusiveness.
• Be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
• Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions.

What We Offer: 

As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority.  Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation.  Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year 
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

Many DOC jobs are covered by the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS). If someone moves from a Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) eligible position to a PSERS eligible position, they actually retire under two different systems/plans.  For more information, please contact the Department of Retirement System at: 1-800-547-6657.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

  For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email Angela Berrier at  amberrier@doc1.wa.gov or call at 509. 540.7078.  For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.