ABOUT NWRC
Northwest Regional Council (NWRC) is a multi-service agency that covers the Washington counties of Island, San Juan, Skagit and Whatcom, with offices in Bellingham and Mount Vernon, Washington. NWRC’s slogan: “Human services with you at the center” encapsulates its focus on creating new solutions to navigate the challenges of aging and disability, proactive paths to behavioral health and recovery, and new partnerships between healthcare and social services. We are seeking a Jail Health Nursing Supervisor to lead our nursing team at the Whatcom County Jail Health Clinic.
JOIN US
NWRC’s values are centered on the concepts of respect, inclusiveness, and striving to foster a healthy work environment for all employees. With these values in mind, we will do our part to support and further diversity, equity, and inclusion not only in our workplace, but in our communities. Toward this goal, we invite candidates from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to apply and help shape the future of NWRC. NWRC will make reasonable accommodation upon request for those individuals with disabilities.
JAIL HEALTH PROGRAM
NWRC provides health services in the Whatcom County Jail following the requirements set out by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care Standards. The most prevalent health conditions affecting residents in the jail are addiction, mental illness, systemic infections, diabetes, hypertension, cardiac and gastrointestinal disorders, and traumatic injury. In the last 5 years, our jail health program has implemented a Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) program, became a vaccine provider, and implemented an electronic medical records system. Our jail health staff provide services in the Whatcom County Jail 14 hours per day, 365 days per year including:
-Passing medications
-Substance Use Disorder treatment
-Drug and alcohol withdrawal assessment and treatment
-Emergency response and triage
-Patient intake screenings
-Focused assessments
-Wound care
-Immunizations and injections
-Responding to patients' medical requests
-Assisting with managing provider clinics, such as doctor, dentist, and ARNP
-Collaborating directly with the behavioral health team and psychiatric provider
-Collaborating directly with the corrections team
-Performing physicals
-Phlebotomy and lab specimen collection
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
$96,079 - $125,366 annually
NWRC salary ranges are comprised of a 10-Step scale. On their employment anniversary, employees are eligible for an annual pay increase to the next step in the associated salary range, subject to satisfactory performance. In addition to the annual pay increases, NWRC assesses cost of living adjustments (COLA) on an annual basis, subject to Governing Board approval. New employees at NWRC usually start at the first step in the position’s assigned salary range. NWRC may consider a higher step when evaluating the candidate’s experience, training, or proven capability. Internal equity will be reviewed and prioritized when determining a starting pay rate.
As a full-time, permanent, exempt role, this position is eligible for the following benefits:
-100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision for Employee & Dependents, with multiple plan options, including voluntary medical buy-up options
-Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS 2 or PERS 3)
-100% Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employee & dependents
-Life and Long-term Disability insurance, including voluntary buy-up options
-Vacation Leave, accrued at 8hrs/month & increasing with longevity
-Sick Leave, accrued at 8hrs/month
-12 Paid Holidays Annually
-Paid Wellness Days, 24 hours Annually
-Compensatory time for hours worked over 40 hours per week
-Voluntary Flex Spending Plans for health and/or child/elder care
-Voluntary Deferred Compensation Program
Note: NWRC meets the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) definition of a public service organization.
TO APPLY
Please complete an application through our hiring platform: https://nwrc.bamboohr.com/careers/26?source=aWQ9MjA%3D
SCHEDULE
The Nursing Supervisor typically works four 10 hour shifts per week and provides on-call coverage. The schedule may fluctuate at times due to inmate population needs, training opportunities, meetings, and similar.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
-Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing; BSN preferred.
-Two years supervisory experience, preferably in a correctional nursing environment, OR
-An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform the work.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written format. Ability to work well with a diverse population and maintain professional communications and boundaries.
-Ability to work independently, with good judgement and minimal supervision. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff members, custody, community, governmental agencies, families and the general public using courtesy, tact and rapport.
-Ability to work as part of a team and provide leadership structure, including supervision, direction, motivation and training of others.
-Knowledgeable of National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) nursing and medical practices, policies, procedures, as well as legal regulations and guidelines. Knowledge of correctional health standards desired.
-Ability to maintain a positive, solutions-focused demeanor when responding to conflicts or problems.
-Ability to perform all nursing skills appropriate to licensure required in the corrections setting and use office and computer equipment necessary to document and conduct daily activities.
-Demonstrates an ability to engage with communities of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+, and other marginalized communities.
-Demonstrates an understanding of institutional barriers to services.
-Demonstrated ability, willingness and commitment to support an environment that advocates and creates a sense of belonging for individuals of all ethnicities, genders, ages, and backgrounds.
-Ability to apply an equity lens to decision making.
-Works effectively across racial and cultural differences by utilizing culturally responsive skills and practices.
-Committed to social justice by prioritizing knowledge building as it relates to equity in the workplace.
Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements:
-Current and unencumbered license as Registered Nurse in Washington State, including ongoing continuing education.
-Current CPR certification.
-Current Washington State driver's license, acceptable driving record, appropriate liability insurance, access to reliable transportation and willingness to travel between jail sites.
-Pass a required Criminal Records Background Check upon hire and annually thereafter.
-Obtain security clearance through corrections department upon hire.
-Tuberculin test upon employment and annually thereafter.
Learn more about NWRC at http://www.nwrcwa.org. If you have questions regarding an open position or would like to request an accommodation, contact Human Resources at Careers@NWRCWA.org or call (360) 676-6749. This position remains open until filled.
Northwest Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer.
