Licensed Practical Nurse 4 - WCCW

Posting number: HS-WCCW-2026-06488

Department: Dept. of Corrections

Division: HS - WCCW

Job classification: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 4

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Health Services, Nursing, Medical/Dental, Health Care Support

Summary

Shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm with Tuesday and Wednesday off

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN4) for the Washington Corrections Center for Women (WCCW) located in Gig Harbor, Washington.

Correctional Health is a rewarding career path at DOC, in which health care professionals treat a wide array of cases for patients residing in a state correctional facility. Health Services is responsible for basic primary care for incarcerated individuals. All disciplines within all of the 12 correctional facilities work closely together to reach a common goal, providing the best, most efficient, and cost-effective health care possible. Emphasis is placed on early identification of health concerns, care for acute and chronic health problems, and preventive care.

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 your interest and outlining your qualifications.
• Three professional references.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. 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 may be used to fill multiple vacant positions

Examples of duties

Under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse 4 supports the Department’s mission to improve public safety by assisting in the implementation of the nursing process and delivering services to promote health, foster healing, and support coping and adjustment to various health conditions.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Use tools, techniques, and physical and cognitive skills and abilities to practice nursing safely and effectively in the correctional setting and within the scope of practice defined by state law and administrative code so that patient care provided is safe, effective, efficient, and clinically appropriate.
• Delegate and assign tasks to other staff as appropriate.
• Self-evaluate and practice professional nursing conduct at all times.
• Provide effective communication and documentation.
• Administer medication.
• Provide competent patient care.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Two years' experience working as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
  OR 
  An unencumbered Multistate License from a participating Compact Licensure State as outlined by the Nurse Licensure Compact and Department of Health with completion of Suicide Prevention, EDIR training, and MLS demographic survey
•  Initial and continuous unencumbered licensure in the State of Washington as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Training by the American Heart Association in Healthcare Provider CPR.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:
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 correcti