Job Information
Northwest Regional Council Jail Health Nursing Supervisor in Bellingham, Washington
ABOUT NWRC
Northwest Regional Council (NWRC) is a multi-service agency that covers the Washington counties of Island, San Juan, Skagit and Whatcom, with offices in Bellingham and Mount Vernon, Washington. NWRC's slogan: "Human services with you at the center" encapsulates its focus on creating new solutions to navigate the challenges of aging and disability, proactive paths to behavioral health and recovery, and new partnerships between healthcare and social services. We are seeking a Jail Health Nursing Supervisor to lead our nursing team at the Whatcom County Jail Health Clinic.
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NWRC's values are centered on the concepts of respect, inclusiveness, and striving to foster a healthy work environment for all employees. With these values in mind, we will do our part to support and further diversity, equity, and inclusion not only in our workplace, but in our communities. Toward this goal, we invite candidates from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to apply and help shape the future of NWRC. NWRC will make reasonable accommodation upon request for those individuals with disabilities.
JAIL HEALTH PROGRAM
NWRC provides health services in the Whatcom County Jail following the requirements set out by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care Standards. The most prevalent health conditions affecting residents in the jail are addiction, mental illness, systemic infections, diabetes, hypertension, cardiac and gastrointestinal disorders, and traumatic injury. In the last 5 years, our jail health program has implemented a Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) program, became a vaccine provider, and implemented an electronic medical records system. Our jail health staff provide services in the Whatcom County Jail 14 hours per day, 365 days per year including:
- Passing medications
- Substance Use Disorder treatment
- Drug and alcohol withdrawal assessment and treatment
- Emergency response and triage
- Patient intake screenings
- Focused assessments
- Wound care
- Immunizations and injections
- Responding to patients' medical requests
- Assisting with managing provider clinics, such as doctor, dentist, and ARNP
- Collaborating directly with the behavioral health team and psychiatric provider
- Collaborating directly with the corrections team
- Performing physicals
- Phlebotomy and lab specimen collection
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
$96,079 - $125,366 annually
NWRC salary ranges are comprised of a 10-Step scale. On their employment anniversary, employees are eligible for an annual pay increase to the next step in the associated salary range, subject to satisfactory performance. In addition to the annual pay increases, NWRC assesses cost of living adjustments (COLA) on an annual basis, subject to Governing Board approval. New employees at NWRC usually start at the first step in the position's assigned salary range. NWRC may consider a higher step when evaluating the candidate's experience, training, or proven capability. Internal equity will be reviewed and prioritized when determining a starting pay rate.
As a full-time, permanent, exempt role, this position is eligible for the following benefits:
100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision for Employee & Dependents, with multiple plan options, including voluntary medical buy-up options
Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS 2 or PERS 3)
100% Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employee & dependents
Life and Long-term Disability insurance, including voluntary buy-up options
Vacation Leave, accrued at 8hrs/month & increasing with longevity
Sick Leave, accrued at 8hrs/m