HEALTH CARE (NURSE’S) ASSISTANT  

DEPARTMENT OF ADULT AND JUVENILE DETENTION

JUVENILE DIVISION / HEALTH SERVICES
Hourly Rate Range: $15.55 - $19.72

Job Announcement: 07RF6560

OPEN: 1/10/07           CLOSE:  Open Until Filled

 

 

WHO MAY APPLY:  This career service position is open concurrently to all King County career service, at-will/temporary employees and the public.  The current vacancy is part-time (50%); however, list established may be used to fill full and part-time vacancies as they occur. 

 

 

WHERE TO APPLY: Required forms and materials must be submitted to the King County Department of Adult & Juvenile Detention (DAJD), Human Resources Office.   Materials may be either: 

• Mailed to:  KC DAJD Human Resources, 500 Fifth Avenue (M/S: KCF-AD-0600), Seattle, Washington  98104;
• Hand Delivered to:  KC DAJD Human Resources, King County Courthouse,  516 Third Avenue, Room E-245, Seattle, WA; or,
• E-Mailed to:  Recruitment.DAJD@Metrokc.gov

Application materials must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date.  Applications not received at the location specified may not be processed.    Inquiries regarding the application process may be directed to DAJD Human Resources at 206-296-4114.  Questions regarding this position may be directed to Marcia Navajas, Juvenile Division Health Services, at 206-205-9628.

 

 

FORMS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED:   The following materials are required, incomplete applications will not be considered:  1) A *King County application form; 2) DAJD Background Investigation Screening Form; 3) Completion of the supplemental questionnaire attached to this announcement as a separate link; and 4) A structured letter of interest detailing how you meet or exceed the job qualifications listed below, including experience related to the essential functions. Application materials submitted should detail candidate’s related experience/background and ability to perform the job functions listed in this announcement.  Questions regarding the application process may be directed to Ramona Flores, Human Resources Analyst, at 206-296-4116.  *The King County application form can be accessed online via the King County *website:  http://www.metrokc.gov/jobs/  (Select “King County Job Apps” under the “Applications” menu.) 

 

 

WORK LOCATION: KC DAJD Juvenile Division, 1211 E. Alder, Seattle, Washington   98122.

 

WORK SCHEDULE:    Current part-time vacancy (50%) is Day Shift:  7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Alternating Sunday’s.  List established may be used to fill full and part-time vacancies.  Facilities are operational 24 hours per day, seven days per week.  Candidates must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays.   

 

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:  Employees occupying these positions assist the Staff Nurse in providing health services to detained youth who may have a wide variety of physical, mental health, and behavioral issues.  These positions are assigned to the Health Clinic within the secure detention perimeter. 

 

Essential Functions: 

• Perform initial health, drug/alcohol, and mental health screens on incoming youth, including urine screen and vital signs.
• Interfaces with RN, other providers and Mental Health regarding health/mental health needs of detained youth.
• Provides nursing assistant level care and services to youth as directed by RN, other providers and Mental Health.  This includes distribution of meals.
• Monitors youth housed in the Infirmary and documents behavior on appropriate forms.
• Calls youth to Clinic from sick-call list and/or as directed by RN/providers/mental health.
• Prepares new charts for new admissions and files reports, exams, etc. in medical records. 
• Performs inventory of medical supplies in exam rooms and lab, orders supplies and stocks examination rooms.
• Maintains accurate records, charts, logs, and answers phones.
• Interfaces with Detention Officers assigned to Health Clinic to ensure youth housed in Infirmary are monitored and flow of youth to and from the clinic is managed.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient related information.

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   One year of full time nursing assistant work experience in an inpatient environment.  Certified Nursing Assistants preferred. 

 

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Finalists must pass a thorough background investigation, polygraph and physical examination.  Completion of a probationary period is required prior to obtaining regular status. 

 

 

UNION MEMBERSHIP:   This classification is represented by the Juvenile Detention Guild.

 

 

 

Candidates must submit all required forms and documents listed in “Forms and Materials Required”.  Click here to open a Word version of the required Supplemental Questionnaire and DAJD Background Investigation Screening Form. Unless otherwise specified, a resume alone will not substitute for the required forms.  Initial screening will be based on a review of these materials.  Only individuals who pass the initial screening will proceed in the selection process.  Use or involvement with any illegal drugs and/or criminal convictions in an adult criminal court within the time limits indicated on the DAJD Background Investigation Screening Form will prohibit further consideration.  If you have failed the department’s background investigation process within the past two years, your application will not be considered at this time.  

 

 CLASS CODE:  8354