Licensed Practical Nurse 4 MOUD- CRCC

Posting number: HS-CRCC-2026-05344

Department: Dept. of Corrections

Division: HS - CRCC

Job classification: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 4

Posting type: Open & Promotional

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

Summary

Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday- Friday

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN4) for the Coyote Ridge Corrections Center (CRCC) located outside the Tri Cities in Connell, Washington.

As a response to an increase in fentanyl related deaths in the community, research shows that access to Medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) treatment prior to release from prison saves lives and likely reduces recidivism. This position will include educating patients about medication for addiction treatment (MAT), assisting patients and team members to include patient care and administrative tasks within nursing scope of practice. This position requires coordination of services with DOC Health Services, Prisons, Reentry and Community Corrections staff. In collaboration with DOC Health Services intake and reentry teams, job duties focus on the Department’s Strategic Goal of Continuity of Care Planning for Health Services patients.

This position facilitates nursing components of MOUD and related Addiction Medicine services in prisons to ensure eligible patients receive access to medications and patient centered discharge planning. This position is critical to support incarcerated individuals with maintaining or improving their wellness by bridging healthcare ‘community to prison’ and ‘prison to community’, facilitating access to services needed during transition. The MOUD Nurse is part of a multidisciplinary team.

Coyote Ridge Corrections Center has a diverse population seeing different chronic diseases and taking care of those that need long term and palliative care.

• Extended Observations unit up to 96 hr. stay (4 beds)
• Long term palliative care unit
• See up to 2500 patients with different chronic disease (diabetes, hypertension, cancer, autoimmune disorders and much more)
• The mission of the Department of Corrections is to 'improve public safety by positively changing lives. For additional information visit our website at doc.wa.gov

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

Duties can include:

Ensure patient MOUD services are provided safely and effectively in the correctional setting, within the scope of practice defined by state law and administrative code.

Tasks include:

• Assists with education to patients on substance use disorder basics as well as available treatment options, including currently available medication options within DOC system and how to access these treatments
• Provide education to patients who are starting medications for treatment of opioid use disorder with expected side effects, and follow up with patients at regular intervals during medication induction and maintenance
• Facilitate lab tests, medical/mental health/SARU pre-release appointments, post-release follow up services needed and confi