physician assistant certified - Olympia, WA , USA, United States - State of Washington

Description

Please Note:
COVID Vaccine requirement for DOC employment NO LONGER REQUIRED.

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Physician Assistant Certified or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner for the Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC) located in Monroe, WA near the Seattle metro area.

As an independently licensed Nurse Practitioner, this position provides clinical assessments, medication management, and treatment for patients at the Monroe Correctional Complex.

This position is responsible for delivering quality health care in a timely and professional manner, providing quality clinical services and medication management.

The position also participates in acute treatment, long-term management, and multidisciplinary teams consultation to provide excellent patient care.

A completed application packet will include:

• A detailed resume
• A cover letter
• 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.

• Provide clinical evaluations, and medication management for patients
• Assess, monitor, and interpret objective and subjective data.
• Diagnose medical conditions and determine medical management.
• Ensure continuity of care: Deliver health care.
• Implement clinical plan of care.
• Analyze and evaluate, intervene to address new or emerging problems.
• Perform minor surgical procedures.
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic laboratory tests and imaging that aligns with Washington DOC Health Plan and protocols.
• Refer complicated and complex cases to staff physicians as well as outside consultants/facilities when appropriate.
• Obtain informed consent for treatment, respond to incarcerated individuals' kite requests,
• Initiate and renew referrals and prescriptions.
• Appropriately initiate referrals for DOC Statewide Care Review Committee (CRC); for non-formulary requests of clinical interventions and medications when current standards indicate the requests would be beneficial.
• Participate in release planning, including prescribing appropriate controlled substances as indicated and releasing medications, and assisting in the coordination of pertinent information to health care providers for patients scheduled for community-based care.
• Admit and care for IPU infirmary patients when needed.
• Participation in call rotation with other providers.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Provide effective communication and documentation.
• Develop positive, collaborative relationships.
• Solicit Information.
• Ensure that plans to deliver care are implemented.
• Legibly document subjective and objective clinical findings the rationale, and plan for actions taken.
• Maintain accurate, legible, and complete records of patient care including chart documentation using the appropriate format of all patient requests for medical attention, objective data collected treatment administered, and patient education provided. Assist in writing evaluating and revising nursing care plans and interdisciplinary treatment plans and completes other entries to support the problem-oriented health care record.
• Protect the confidentiality of health records as mandated by law, professional standards, DOC Policy Directives, facility Operational Memorandums, and Health Care Unit procedures. Treat all health records or health information as confidential and privileged.
• Serve as a treatment resource.
• Conduct or participate in meetings.
• Prepare clinical reports and correspondence on patients' progress.
• Consult with headquarters.
• Confer with MDT.
• Assure continuity of care by adhering to protocols of communication when patients transfer.
• Participate in utilization review and quality improvements process.
• Respond to verbal and written requests from incarcerated individuals and institutional staff, as directed, with information or advice consistent with statutes and procedures on health care record confidentiality.
• Read and respond to emails daily.
• Actively participate in Continuous, Quality Improvement Process (CQIP) program and Care Review Committee (CRC) teleconferences.
• Participate in Health Services Quality Improvement activities.
• Participate/represent the facility in statewide quality improvement initiatives.
• Practice in accordance with DOC Policy, DOC formulary, and the WA DOC Health Plan.
• Participate in formal clinical oversight.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Complete unusual incidents reports as directed, collect data, investigate, and complete reports necessary to the ongoing operation of Health Services.
• Maintain DOC annual training requirements and necessary CEUs.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation from a Physician Assistant Training Program approved by the Washington State Board of Medical Examiners
• Certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants.
• OR -
• Must possess a valid Washington State license to practice as a Registered Nurse
• Current certification from an approved national certification program (such as American Nursing Association) verifying completion of an advanced formal education program in the area of specialty
• Possession of a current license designated as and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in the state of Washington.

• AND -

• Must hold unrestricted license to practice as a midlevel practitioner and prescribe scheduled drugs.
• Licensure (PA-C, RN, ARNP) must be valid and continuously unrestricted.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Correctional Health Professional by Academy of Correctional Health Professionals.

Please include a minimum of three professional references with your application:

• The Department of Corrections defines a professional reference 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.

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:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• 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

Additional Information:

• The mission of DOC is to improve public safety. For additional information about the agency, please visit
• 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 in close proximity to 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.
• 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 of the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment may also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• If this position is included in a Union Shop, employees will be required to become members within thirty (30) days of employment.
• 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 to learn more.
• Salary is based on experience and is determined at the time a final offer of employment is made. The salary range listed in the job posting includes Steps A-U. Step U is a longevity step and is typically gained six years after being assigned to Step T in your permanent salary range.
• 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 and Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.
• This recruitment could be used to fill multiple permanent or non-permanent positions.

Our Mission:
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:

• Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: 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.
• Respectful and inclusive interactions: 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.
• People's safety: Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well-being. We honor those who advance safety for all.
• Positivity in words and actions: 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.
• Supporting people's success: Corrections is committed to our community - understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.

We are committed to hiring individuals who possess the following 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.

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 diversity, 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 or call at For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or