Description

The Department of Corrections is seeking highly motivated, patient-centered, and qualified individuals for the position of Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner to implement the Hepatitis C Test & Treat Program based at the Washington Corrections Center (WCC) located in Shelton, WA, but includes travel to Washington Corrections Center for Women (WCCW) located in Gig Harbor, WA. This program supports national and state hepatitis C elimination efforts. This announcement will be used to fill 1 full-time, permanent position.

Schedule

• Hours are flexible based on the mutual agreement of the hire and the facility

Under the clinical supervision of the Director of the Hepatitis C Test & Treat Program, this position will evaluate and manage the treatment of individuals with chronic hepatitis C entering the prison system as part of the Hepatitis Test & Treat Program. This involves diagnosing, counseling, evaluating, treating and monitoring patients at the prison reception centers. The position is located at WCC, but will require some travel to Gig Harbor to help manage patients at WCCW. The position will also help manage and coordinate the Program as assigned, including maintaining, tracking, and organizing health care data related to hepatitis C.

We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.

Application assessment will be ongoing, and 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.

Duties

• Provide counseling and care in-person or occasionally by video for patients at WCC and WCCW with suspected or diagnosed hepatitis C infection
• Ensure continuity of care
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic laboratory tests and imaging studies
• Perform Fibroscans as indicated for clinical evaluation (On-the-job training will be available as needed)
• Prescribe medications including controlled substances as indicated
• Provide medical and technical assistance to other health care personnel as required
• Database management to help track, evaluate and analyze hepatitis C screening, diagnosis, treatment and clinical outcomes of the DOC Hepatitis C Test & Treat Program
• Help present the data and educate clinical staff and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with staff from DOC and the Department of Health (DOH)
• Help maintain and implement the DOC Hepatitis C protocol
• Participate and help lead, as needed, the weekly Hepatitis C Care Review Committee
• Protect the confidentiality of health records
• Maintain accurate, legible, and complete records of patient care

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid Washington State license to practice as a Registered Nurse AND 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 AND possession of a current license designated as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in the state of Washington.
• Must hold unrestricted license to practice as an advanced practice practitioner and prescribe scheduled drugs Licensure (RN, ARNP) must be valid and continuously unrestricted.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in the field viral hepatitis or liver disease
• A Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, or statistics
• Experience in correctional medicine practice
• Certification or experience in conducting Fibroscans

Supplemental Information

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 doc.wa.gov.
• 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 296-842 to learn more.

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 nicholas.epps@doc1.wa.gov. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.