Salary : $33.86 - $45.57 Hourly
Location : Mason County - Shelton, WA
Job Type : On-Call
Job Number : HS-WCC-2024-02648
Department : Dept. of Corrections
Division : HS - WCC
Opening Date : 12 / 18 / 2025
Closing Date : 1 / 2 / 2026 11 : 59 PM Pacific
Salary Information : The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
Description
The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN4 ) On-Call for Washington Corrections Center located in Shelton, Washington.
Under the direct or indirect supervision of the 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, foster healing, and support coping and adjustment to various health conditions.
Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses will receive shift differential in the amount of two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per hour for evening shift and night shift work. Employees may also qualify for one or both of these supplemental shift premiums in addition to the above.
A. One dollar ($1.00) per hour during any hours assigned to work from 11 : 00 p.m. until 7 : 00 a.m.
B. Three dollars ($3.00) per hour during any hours worked from Friday midnight to Sunday midnight.
A COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKET WILL INCLUDE :
Application assessment will be ongoing, the hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It's the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. This recruitment could be used to fill multiple permanent or non-permanent positions.
Duties
Monitor and collect specific data, as directed, about the health status, clinical condition, or situation of individuals, families, groups, and communities by interview, observation, inspection, and examination. Report the results of the data collection to the Registered Nurse.
Supervise and assign tasks to subordinate staff on the nursing team.
Be in attendance, capable, and competent to practice nursing as assigned.
Effectively communicate verbally, in writing, and via computer or other electronic media with incarcerated individuals, their families, other health care personnel, custody, and other institutional personnel.
As delegated by the Registered Nurse, responsible for overseeing the medication administration area and patient care in that area.
As delegated by the Registered Nurse, assigned as the lead clinical nurse in the treatment room.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Supplemental Information
Please include a minimum of three professional references with your application :
What we offer :
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include :
Additional Information :
Our Mission : To improve public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Vision : Working together for safer communities.
Our Commitment : To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
Our Core Values :
We are committed to hiring individuals who possess the following core diversity competencies :
DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email nicholas.epps@doc1.wa.gov. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1.800.833.6388.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits :
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note : If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note : Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and / or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note : Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 07-21-2025
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Please select the most appropriate answer regarding your licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
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What is your LPN license(s) number?
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If you currently hold a Multi-State Compact Nursing License, what is your primary state of residency?
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If you hold an multi-state compact LPN license from another state, have you completed the required Suicide Prevention, EDIR training, and MLS demographic survey as required by the WA State Board of Nursing?
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If you marked Yes to the question above, can you provide documentation of completion of these requirements?
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Do you have a minimum of at least two years experience working as a Licensed Practical Nurse?
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Have you ever been reported to the Nursing Commission for any violation of Nurse Practice Act?
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If you have been reported for any action against your license, please briefly describe the action and subsequent outcome. If there has never been any action against your license, please put N / A.
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Which of the following shifts would you like to be considered for? (Select all that apply.)
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3100 - How did you hear about this opportunity?
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If you selected 'Other' to the previous question, how did you learn about this job opportunity?
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If hired for this position, will you require employer sponsorship, either now or in the future?
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3100 - If hired for this position, do you currently possess required documents to allow you to legally work within the United States? (The below link lists acceptable documents : )
Required Question
Licensed Practical Nurse • Shelton, WA, United States