Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees

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1 Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY NURSE SUPERVISOR - CORRECTIONS (JOB #5069) Pierce County Sheriff s Department (Corrections Bureau) Pay Range: $ $48.75/hr CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled GENERAL FUNCTION This is responsible, supervisory level work in the Pierce County Corrections and Detention Center Health Clinic, a 24-hour, 7 day per week urgent care, maximum-security facility. An employee in this classification is responsible for providing leadership and direction to clinic nursing staff. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and three (3) or more years of increasingly responsible experience as a Registered Nurse, including one (1) year in a supervisory/lead capacity; OR Seven (7) or more years of increasingly responsible experience as a Registered Nurse, including two (2) years in a supervisory/lead capacity. Current licensure in Washington State as a registered nurse, or eligibility for license reciprocity in Washington State as a registered nurse is required. License must be in good standing with no license restrictions or probationary status. United States citizenship and the ability to read and write the English language as required by RCW are required. Training in ambulatory care, emergency room, trauma/urgent care and/or psychiatric care is desirable. Experience in an institutional or correctional health setting is preferred. As a condition of continued employment, maintain Registered Nurse certification and license as required by applicable statutes. CPR certification is required within 30 days of employment, from an approved program. Ability to successfully complete a Pierce County Sheriff s Department background investigation, which may include a medical physical, behavioral assessment and polygraph, is required prior to hire. A valid Washington State driver s license may be required when travel is required of the position. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Complete and submit a Pierce County Employment Application online at: If you do not have internet access, please see the Facilities with Internet/Computer Access information in this announcement. A resume in lieu of the online application is not acceptable. Pierce County will consider reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, if requested. Notify the Chief Examiner at (253) , at least one week prior to the need. PIERCE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

2 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Plan, schedule, supervise and evaluate the work of nursing staff; participate in and make recommendations regarding the recruitment, selection, discipline and termination of subordinate employees; supervise and coordinate the training of new employees. Conduct performance evaluations, develop performance measures and standards and counsel employees. Assign nursing staff to allow for optimum coverage of the clinic during shifts; make arrangements for days off, vacations and substitutions in cases of absence due to illness. Act as facilitator, problem solver and resource person to health clinic and custody staff regarding nursing related issues. Review, investigate and respond to internal nursing related problems (i.e. patient care, medication, custody issues) and to inmate and/or family complaints and grievances. Promote effective communication between nursing staff and inmates, healthcare providers, outside agencies and custody staff. Communicate with inmate, family and others regarding patient care issues. Confer with the Health Services Manager and Physician/Medical Director regarding the efficient operation of clinical activities, i.e., patient flow, equipment, and facilitate transfer of patients/inmates to other correctional healthcare facilities. Participate in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating service delivery systems and health care programs using quality assurance activities to meet standards, regulations and policies regarding patient care. Distribute clinical and/or non-clinical tasks to designated health care team members according to medical clinic s approved scope of practice guidelines. Responsible for health clinic operations in the absence of the Health Services Manager and Physician/Medical Director. Provide professional, technical support and coaching to nursing staff. Responsible for training program content development and delivery. Attend and participate in management/committee meetings, quality assurance meetings; and conduct nurse meetings. Develop, train, implement and enforce policies and procedures addressing nursing services and patient care. Ensure consistent interpretation of laws, rules, policies and procedures. Monitor inmate/patient care through assessment, planning, intervention, re-evaluation, written documentation, observation and comparison to established standards. Provide nursing care, assessment, intervention and treatment of inmates, as needed. Utilize and promote familiarization with quality assurance standards and programs. Move and/or lift up to forty (40) pounds. Maintain regular, predictable and punctual attendance. Perform the physical requirements of the position; work within the established working conditions of the position. Meet the traveling requirements of the position. Work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the position. The Nurse Supervisor- Corrections works in the confined indoor space of a medical clinic in a maximum security adult correctional facility. There is constant exposure to hazardous chemicals, hazardous waste, bio-hazardous material, pharmaceuticals, infectious diseases and in-person contact with inmates. Attendance at meetings outside of normal work hours may be required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Physical and mental demands include ability to perform tasks involved in operating common office equipment; move and/or lift up to forty (40) pounds; sit and stand for long periods of time; manual dexterity to include bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and

3 reaching; digital dexterity; talking; seeing; hearing; reasoning and analyzing complex information. Travel to meeting locations may be required. May require work on weekends, evenings or reporting to work in the event of emergency. PIERCE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER EXAMINATION PROCESS for NURSE SUPERVISOR - CORRECTIONS Your answers to the questions below will be evaluated and scored. Applicants must successfully complete the written examination (below) with a passing score of 70%. The top six candidates will be invited to participate in a competitive oral board. Applicants must successfully complete the oral board with a passing score of 70%. The overall examination and score will be weighted 25% oral board and 75% written exam answers. Veteran's preference will be granted in accordance with RCW If you are eligible to have veteran s scoring criteria applied to your examination score, you must submit a copy of Copy 4 of your DD214 with your application. Prior to appointment, a thorough background investigation will be conducted consisting of, but not limited to: personal history statement, personal interviews, employment check, professional and personal reference checks, job specific interviews, criminal and credit checks, neighborhood check, polygraph examination and a drug screen. Failure to pass any phase of the background investigation shall be cause for removal from the employment register. All Sheriff Department employees serve a one (1) year probationary period. ***EXAMINATION*** Answering the questions below is part of the examination process and is MANDATORY. Answer each question fully and clearly. Please describe in detail your past work experience and education in the following areas. List your employer(s) and dates of employment separately for each question. Your answers will be scored according to established criteria. Please be specific and detailed in your answers, so that enough information is provided in order to be evaluated. Incomplete information will result in a lower score or rejection of your application. 1. Describe your experience managing, supervising or leading nursing staff. Please identify any work experience in an institutional or correctional environment. Include employer(s), type of employees (i.e. LPN, CNA, etc.), number of employees, the specific duties you performed, dates and years of experience. 40 points maximum 2. Describe your experience assessing and triaging patients. Include employer(s), specific duties and responsibilities, dates and years of experience. 20 points maximum 3. Describe your experience in the development, implementation, training and/or enforcement of policy(ies). Include employer(s), specific duties and responsibilities, dates and years of experience. 10 points maximum 4. Describe your experience investigating and responding to patient and/or family grievances regarding care and/or status of care. Include employer(s), specific duties and responsibilities, dates and years of experience. 10 points maximum

4 5. Describe your experience using quality assurance processes such as CQI, TQM, etc. in order to create efficient patient care systems. Include employer(s), specific duties and responsibilities, dates and years of experience. 10 points maximum 6. Describe your experience working with people from diverse ethnic, socio-economic, cultural and educational backgrounds. Include employer(s), specific duties and responsibilities, dates and years of experience. 10 points maximum PIERCE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

5 FACILITIES WITH INTERNET/COMPUTER ACCESS WorkSource Pierce 1305 Tacoma Ave So., Suite 201 Tacoma, WA Phone: Washington WorkSource Offices Lakewood WorkSource Affiliate 5712 Main Street SW, Suite 200 Lakewood, WA Phone: Parkland/Spanaway Pacific Ave S Tacoma, WA Summit th St E Tacoma, WA Bonney Lake th St E Bonney Lake, WA Gig Harbor 4424 Point Fosdick Dr NW Gig Harbor, WA Lakewood 6300 Wildaire Rd SW Lakewood, WA Pierce County Library System South Hill Meridian E South Hill, WA Graham th St E Graham, WA Sumner 1116 Fryar Ave Sumner, WA University Place 3609 Market Place W University Place, WA DuPont 1540 Wilmington Dr DuPont, WA Tacoma Public Library Main Library 1102 Tacoma Avenue South Tacoma, WA *The resources listed above are only some of the locations with internet access. Any one of these resources can direct you to other offices or libraries.

6 PIERCE COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION FOR SHERIFF S EMPLOYEES CERTIFICATION OF STANDARDS CAREFULLY READ BOTH PAGES OF THIS CERTIFICATION OF STANDARDS FORM. YOUR ANSWERS ARE CERTIFIED IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE SECTION OF THE ONLINE APPLICATION. The Pierce County Sheriff s Department conducts a background investigation on candidates for positions in the Sheriff s Department. Such an investigation may include, but is not limited to: Reference Checks Personal Interviews Oral Board Interview Pre-Offer Polygraph Examination Neighborhood Check Work History Check Criminal, Driving, and Financial History Checks Pre-Offer Drug Screening UA Post-Offer Psychological Evaluation Post-Offer Medical Examination Please read each area carefully, including your certification that you meet the outlined standards. Your certification will be verified during the course of the required background investigation and polygraph examination. Inconsistent information or dishonest certifications will be grounds for rejecting your application. Inconsistent information is considered deception. PIERCE COUNTY SHERIFF S DEPARTMENT - STANDARDS ON ILLEGAL DRUG POSSESSION Possession is defined as: control, touching, holding any illegal (non-prescribed) drug. You must be drug free for the three (3) years prior to this application; and Your lifetime marijuana possession must not have exceeded twenty-five (25) times; but you can be considered for employment if you have had no possession in the last ten (10) years; and Your lifetime possession of all other illegal drugs must not have exceeded four (4) times total; but you can be considered for employment if you have had no possession in the last ten (10) years; and No use of illegal drugs by free-basing or needle injection (excluding steroids); and No illegal use of steroids within three (3) years; and No illegal drug use since making any criminal justice application; and No illegal manufacture, transportation, selling of any illegal controlled substance as part of a criminal enterprise, or for financial gain. No consideration for employment will be given for this standard; regardless of timeframe (10 year rule will not apply). It is understood that many candidates have experimented on a limited basis with illegal controlled substances in their past, and this behavior may not be an accurate indication of future performance with PCSD. Possession of any controlled substance outside the above standard, that occurred more than ten (10) years prior to applying, will be considered, upon request of the candidate.

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8 PIERCE COUNTY SHERIFF S DEPARTMENT BACKGROUND STANDARDS No Adult Felony Convictions; No Adult Domestic Violence Statute Convictions; No Misdemeanor Convictions within three (3) years; Juvenile Convictions will be carefully reviewed; No Pattern of Criminal Behavior; No Criminal Driving Convictions within 36 months preceding the date of this application. PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION I am a US Citizen, as required by the RCW. I can read and write the English language so as to be easily understood, as required by the RCW. I possess or can obtain a valid Washington State driver s license by the date of hire, if necessary. I have a high school diploma or GED. I am able to provide proof of insurability, if necessary. I am willing to undergo a thorough medical examination and psychological evaluation, if required. I am willing to undergo a polygraph examination. I am willing to undergo a pre-offer drug screening UA. I am able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, the essential functions of the position. (Please see Essential Functions section on announcement) I have not been removed for cause from an employment register for any position in the Pierce County Sheriff s Department during the past 12 months from the date of this application. Note: If you have committed illegal actions, whether or not you were caught, these actions may be grounds for disqualification. If you have questions regarding this issue, you may contact the Pierce County Civil Service Commission Office or the Pierce County Sheriff s Department Background Unit. **THIS CERTIFICATION OF STANDARDS MUST BE ATTACHED TO APPLICATION PACKET** I have read and understand the standards and requirements of the position for which I am applying. I hereby certify, under the penalty of perjury in the State of Washington, that I meet and am willing to undergo all noted requirements of the position for which I am applying. I am aware that should investigation at any time disclose misrepresentation or falsification, my application may be rejected, my name removed from consideration or I may be discharged from employment with Pierce County. I understand that at my time of hire, I will be required to show documentation of US citizenship and authorization to work in the United States. Print Name DO NOT SIGN CHECK THE BOX ON THE ONLINE APPLICATION Signature Date

9 PIERCE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of Pierce County that no person shall be subjected to employment discrimination because of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. BENEFITS VACATION LEAVE: Upon completion of 13 pay cycles (approximately six months) employees receive six days of vacation leave. Vacation accrues at the rate of 12 days per year initially, up to a maximum of 30 days per year. SICK LEAVE: Employees receive six days of sick leave upon completion of 13 pay cycles (approximately six months). Sick leave is accrued at the rate of one day per month. HOLIDAYS: Pierce County employees enjoy twelve paid holidays. MEDICAL COVERAGE: Excellent choices of medical plans which include vision and prescription drug coverage are available for the employee and dependents. DENTAL COVERAGE: Choice of dental programs which include orthodontic coverage for the employee and dependents. LIFE INSURANCE: County paid life insurance for all full time/full benefit employees is effective the first day of employment. Additional life insurance is available at the employee s expense. RETIREMENT: Pierce County employees participate in one of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems plans. Employees and the County contribute jointly to the plan. SOCIAL SECURITY AND INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE: Employees are covered by Social Security and the State Industrial Insurance Act. IN ADDITION: Pierce County offers its employees an Employee Assistance Program which includes legal service access, Deferred Compensation, a Wellness Program, access to a credit union, commute assistance including transit subsidies, a variety of on-going training programs, direct payroll deposit, access to long term disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. PART-TIME EMPLOYEES receive pro-rated benefits. NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

10 NOTE: The request for DD Form 214 Copy 4 for Veteran s Preference/Scoring Criteria is voluntary and is only requested from Veterans claiming Veteran s Preference / Veteran s Scoring Criteria. The DD Form 214 Copy 4 will only be used to document military service in order to award Veteran s Preference / Veteran s Scoring Criteria in accordance with the requirements of the Revised Code of Washington during pre-employment processing.