Licensed Practical Nurse 4 - (F226) WSP
State of WashingtonAbout the role
Posting number: HS-WSP-2026-04832
Department: Dept. of Corrections
Job classification: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 4
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Health Services, Nursing, Medical/Dental
Summary
WA State Penitentiary
Salary Range: $6,132 - $8,253 / month
Walla Walla, WA
- Tuesday - Saturday -1405 - 2205
If you’ve read this far, it is clear you have a desire to make a difference in public service. A completed application packet will include and is REQUIRED:
- A detailed resume.
- A cover letter regarding you interests and outlining your qualifications.
- Three professional references.
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.
"This recruitment could be used to fill multiple vacant positions."
Examples of duties
Duties Include but are not limited to:- Administer medication.
- Use tools, techniques, and physical and cognitive skills and abilities to practice nursing safety and effecively in the correctional setting and within the scope of practice defined by state law and administrative code so that patient care provided is safet, effective, efficient, and clinically appropriate.
- Provide competent patient care.
- Self-evaluate and practice professional nursing conduct at all times.
- Delegate and assign tasks to other staff as appropriate.
- Provide effective communication and documentation.
- All otheer task assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:- Initial and continuous unencumbered licensure in the State of Washington as a Licensed Practical Nurse
OR
An unencumbered Multistate License from a participating Compact Licensure State and completion of the MLS demographic survey.
AND - Two years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse
- Have American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Proficient using computer-based programs to schedule, monitor and track patient information, perform data entry and word processing, and communicate via email, as well as other programs that may be needed to complete assigned work.
- Experience working as a nurse in an acute care setting or a correctional facility.
Supplemental information
Mission: The mission of DOC is 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 i
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