Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner - Jail Health Services

About the role

Jail Health Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners provide direct patient care to patients detained in the King County adult jail facilities. Other responsibilities include participation in quality improvement / quality assurance programs to support Jail Health Services care goals, medical oversight, consultation, and management of specialized health care programs for Jail Health Services. The jail is a 24/7 locked facility.

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.

• Diagnose, manage, educate and counsel residents on a broad scope of personal health care issues; manage care provided to patients with complex medical problems.?
• Perform minor surgical procedures, order medications and make referrals for specialty services when necessary.?
• Provide women's health care services, including gynecologic examination and prenatal care.?
• Provide care to patients 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.?
• Participate in training other staff on clinical and procedural topics and provide technical consultation to other providers and nursing staff.?
• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of treatment guidelines and service delivery models.?
• Work with others within the program to assure compliance with NCCHC standards and subsequent accreditation.?
• Participate in internal and external committees to maintain appropriate standards of care.?
• Collaborate with health care team to assure smooth clinic flow.?
• Participate in rotating call coverage for the medical provider team.?
• 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 and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration
• Documentation of current BLS CPR certification for Healthcare Providers
• Possess a valid Washington State driver's license in good standing
• Successful completion of background, pre-employment physical and credentialing
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Letter of Interest

Work Schedule: Normal work schedule will be Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week. The workdays and hours will vary and include participating in team coverage of weekday day and evening shifts as well as weekend and holiday day shifts. Telephone on-call shifts are assigned equally across the team. We reserve the right to adjust schedules and work sites to meet the workload demands of our program. This position is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is eligible for overtime pay. May work outside the typical schedule to support operational needs.

Work Location: King County Correctional Facility: 500 5th Ave, Seattle WA 98104 and Maleng Regional Justice Center: 620 W James St, Kent, WA 98032.

This posting will be used to fill all needs.

Who May Apply: This position is open to all minimally qualified nurses.Union Affiliation: Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA).Contact: Amy M. Curtis, BSN, RN, Nurse Recruitment Manager at with any questions.

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.

Application Process

If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Amy Curtis at

King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us.

King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve.

Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.

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 towww.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visithttps://
• 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 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 your recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Additional Information

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.

Additional information

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.