• Job Description

  Req#: 4992433

  First consideration will be to applicants who apply by 7/15/25. This position is open until filled.

  
  Medical providers in Jail Health Services (JHS) assess and manage a wide range of adult medical and gynecologic / pregnancy-related health conditions for a dynamic patient population, as the King County adult jail environment includes people who reside in jail for hours to years. We engage with people who are frequently unstable at the time of intake, acting as employees of Public Health - Seattle & King County in the community's safety net, offering access to treatment for conditions like syphilis, HIV and other infectious diseases, opioid use disorder, diabetes, and vascular disease. Many of the people we serve are living homeless outside of incarceration, and because of racial disparity related to arrest and detainment, social determinants of health and stigma based on mental illness, living conditions, and race, patients with chronic conditions often present to jail without continuity of care in the community. Medical providers in JHS therefore have a unique opportunity to help address community-level problems by offering compassionate, quality care to people who reside in secure detention.
  
  Medical providers in JHS assess and plan treatment for patients’ serious health conditions. Assessment may include review of records and past test results, obtaining a medical history, performing a physical examination, and ordering additional monitoring, lab tests, or imaging tests. Treatment plans may include medication therapy, procedures, and orders for accommodations, as well as plans for follow-up. Medical providers provide patient education and counseling and assist in care coordination with external providers.
  
  Short Term Temporary, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners are posted primarily to weekend/holiday day shift, followed by weekday day shift at King County Correctional Facility in Seattle or Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. To maintain familiarity with the JHS practice and maintain currency with JHS procedures and guidelines, a Jail Physician should be able to work four shifts on average per month.
  
  JHS provides needed health and social services to the incarcerated population located in the King County jails – King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) in Seattle, WA and Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) in Kent, WA. The primary services we provide include medical, dental, mental health, social and release planning services, treatment of substance use disorders, and pharmaceutical services. We care about the patients we serve and their health outcomes. Our division includes over 250 employees and an annual budget of over $60 million.

  The purpose of JHS is to assure that high-quality health and human services are available to the incarcerated population in the King County adult correctional facilities: the King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) in Seattle and the Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) in Kent. The JHS vision is Opening doors to healthier, happier lives, and the mission is to assess and stabilize serious health problems for the detained population of the King County Correctional Facility and the Maleng Regional Justice Center with a focus on transition from jail.

  Staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year, JHS provides a broad range of health care to all individuals booked into the jails. For patients with serious mental health or medical conditions, special housing units (psychiatric and infirmary) along with a higher level of services and medical monitoring are provided. Since the patient population varies both in numbers as well as in acuity of health conditions, staffing is adapted and flexed to meet the constantly changing needs of the population.

  JHS staff manage the complex health needs of underserved populations many of whom come to the facility without access to care in the community and with decompensated acute and chronic health conditions.

  Commitment To Equity and Social Justice

  Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

  The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

  We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

  To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

  
  
  

  • Diagnose, manage, educate and counsel jail residents on a broad scope of personal health care issues; manage care provided to residents with complex medical problems.
  • Perform minor surgical procedures, order medications and make referrals for specialty services when necessary.
  • Provide gynecological and pregnancy-related health care services, including gynecologic examination, prenatal, and postpartum care.
  • Provide care to residents in medical emergencies, including necessary support to maintain life and stabilize conditions.
  • Document all medical evaluations, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, treatment outcomes, referrals and consultations.
  • Provide technical consultation to other providers and nursing staff.
  • Work with others within the program to assure compliance with NCCHC standards and subsequent accreditation.
  • Collaborate with health care team to assure smooth clinic flow.
  • Provide testimony when required in various legal proceedings.
  • Other duties as assigned.

  
  Required:
  

  • Master's or DNP from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Active and unencumbered license to practice in the State of Washington for both Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner.
  • Must be trained in the track of Family Nurse Practitioner.
  • National Provider Identification (NPI) number (required for credentialing)
  • Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration (required for credentialing)
  • Documentation of current BLS CPR certification for Healthcare Providers
  • Attachment of Curriculum Vitae (Resumes are not accepted in lieu of CV)
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a care team and with a diverse and multi-cultural patient panel.
  • Possess a valid Washington State driver's license or have the ability to travel throughout King County in a timely manner.
  • Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; applicant must be comfortable with use of electronic health records and be proficient with data entry using a keyboard.

  Desired:

  • Lived participatory community experience with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color
  • Proficiency in language other than English
  • Bicultural or multicultural
  • Knowledge of substance use disorders, including treatment of withdrawal syndromes
  • Experience in correctional health care environment

  Work Schedule: This is 0.2 FTE position that is not benefited that will be used to primarily cover weekend/holiday day shift, (0630-1430) at King County Correctional Facility in Seattle and/or Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. To maintain familiarity with the JHS practice and current with JHS procedures and guidelines, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners should be able to work four shifts on average per month.

  Work Location: King County Correctional Facility in Seattle and/or Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

  Union Membership: This position is represented by Washington State Nurses Association.

  Contact: For questions related to nursing in Public Health Seattle-King County, contact Amy M. Curtis, BSN, RN at amy.curtis@kingcounty.gov

  
  

  
  

  Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

  Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

  Guided by our True North, we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

  King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

  No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

  To Apply

  If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

  Application Process

  The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

  • NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
  • Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  Please note: Resumes will not be considered in lieu of CV.
  

  Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personnel file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

  Necessary Special Requirements

  • The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
  • The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR
  • The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
  • Pre-employment Physical
  • For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en.
  • Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
  • Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
  • Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
  • Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
  • When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
  • If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.

  Public Health - Jail Health Services follows and maintains federal and state requirements standards including, but not limited to, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards which apply to all public and private institutions that house adult or juvenile offenders. PREA standards preclude the department from hiring or promoting anyone who has engaged in, or been convicted of any conduct which would violate PREA standards related to sexual assault including:

  • Sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution.
  • Convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or,
  • Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above.

  Additionally, PREA standards require that the department consider any incidents of sexual harassment involving an inmate or detainee in determining whether or not to hire or promote anyone.
  
  The above is in compliance with PREA and its implementing regulations, 28 C.F.R. Part 115, Subpart A, Section 115.17, Hiring and Promotion Decisions.

  
  

  
  

  
  
  

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