Registered Nurse - Juvenile (Part-Time)

Registered Nurse - Juvenile (Part-Time)

Salary

$48.09 - $65.70 Hourly

Location

Patricia Clark Children and Family Justice Center - 1211 East Alder Ave., Seattle, WA

Job Type

Career Service (Exec)

Job Number

2026JE27719

Department

DAJD-Adult/Juvenile Detention

Division

Juvenile

Opening Date

08/20/2026

Closing Date

9/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

R2 : WSNA-Staff Nurses-DPH, DAJD

Full- or Part-Time

Part Time

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Summary

The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) is accepting applications for Registered Nurses who are interested in bringing their nursing expertise to a specialized practice setting and making a meaningful difference in the lives of youth in detention.

Nursing practice in a detention setting is highly specialized and centers on providing safe, compassionate, and equitable health care to a vulnerable population. Detention nurses practice as part of an interdisciplinary team while maintaining a strong focus on independent clinical judgment, assessment, and patient advocacy. They perform many of the core functions of nursing practice found in traditional health care settings, including assessing health needs, identifying and responding to acute and chronic conditions, developing and implementing care plans, administering medications and treatments, and educating patients about their health.

What distinguishes detention nursing is the environment in which that care is delivered. Nurses must adapt their practice to a secure setting, where resources may be more limited and immediate access to other health care professionals or services may not always be available. This creates opportunities for nurses to exercise a high degree of autonomy, critical thinking, clinical decision-making, and resourcefulness.

DAJD nurses have the opportunity to build therapeutic relationships with youth, promote health and wellness, respond to emerging health concerns, and advocate for patients who may experience significant barriers to health care. Through their practice, detention nurses play an essential role in ensuring that every young person receives competent, trauma-informed, and compassionate nursing care while in custody.

If you are a Registered Nurse looking to expand your practice, strengthen your clinical judgment, and serve youth in a unique and challenging environment, DAJD offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact through nursing.

Job Duties

• Provide nursing assessments and interventions including medical, dental, and psychiatric screening and triage with patients; obtaining health history, chief complaint; conducting drug and alcohol withdrawal assessments, patient care planning, and evaluation and medical care coordination; carrying out prescribed treatments; collecting specimens as needed; administering medications and vaccinations; and monitoring and documenting treatment progress and patient response.
• Oversee the general operations of the health clinic.
• Provide mental health services, as a member of an interdisciplinary team, to patients = with emotion, behavioral, cognitive, and social impairments.
• Refer to or consult with other health providers in person and on the phone.
• Follow established Public Health medical records policies and procedures and the State and Federal laws that govern the release of health care information.
• Establish relationships with individuals to promote interactive problem solving and provide patient education.
• Delegate as allowed under the Nurse Practice Act.
• Participate and assist in the training and orientation of new health care employees and students.
• Provide for clinic maintenance of supplies and equipment and maintain a safe environment according to standards of OSHA/WISHA.
• Provide patient care based upon practice guidelines, community standards of care, and Federal and State laws and regulations.
• Respond to emergencies, injuries, and illness throughout the facility; perform CPR when needed.
• Maintain professional competence by pursuing opportunities for continuous learning, attending continuing education offerings, reading professional literature, and engaging in other activities which develop new knowledge and skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

REQUIREMENTS:

• An active and unencumbered Washington State license as a Registered Nurse or Multi-State Licensure
• Associates degree in nursing science, bachelors degree in nursing or a graduate level nursing degree of MSN, DNP or PhD from an accredited school of nursing
• Documentation of current BLS-CPR for Health Care Providers. CPR/AED HeartSaver courses do not meet this requirement
• Willing to provide options counseling
• Washington state drivers license or ability to travel to sites within the county
• Pass background check, pre-employment physical and credentialing

Supplemental Information

WHO MAY APPLY: This opportunity is open to all qualified applicants. This recruitment may be used to fill current and/or future needs within the next 12 months.

HOW TO APPLY: If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County's vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.

Completion of the entire King County application and supplemental questionnaire is required. Resumes or letter of interest alone will not substitute for a full application. Online applications are preferred. For assistance with the online application process, please contact NEOGOV Customer Support toll free at: 1-877-204-4442 (Governmentjobs.com customer support).

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• King County application
• Responses to supplemental questions
• Copy of BLS-CPR for Health Care Providers Certification
• Copy of Associates degree (or higher) in Nursing
• Copy of Washington State license as a Registered Nurse or Multi-State Licensure

WORK LOCATION: King County Juvenile Detention Center, 1211 E. Alder, Seattle, WA, 98122. The individual selected for this position will work within the secure perimeter of the juvenile detention facility.

WORK SCHEDULE: The individual selected for this position will have a part-time weekend overnight schedule between the hours of 2300 - 0700 (11:00 pm - 7:00 am), Friday, Saturday, and every other Sunday. This position is overtime eligible and may work outside of the typical schedule to meet operational needs.

CONTACT: For information about this position, please contact Amy M. Curtis, BSN, RN, Nursing Workforce Advisor at (206) 263-8358 or amy.curtis@kingcounty.gov.

For information about the application process please contact Jennifer Eugene, Human Resources Analyst at (206) 263-2397 or Jennifer.Eugene@kingcounty.gov.

For assistance with the online application process, please contact NEOGOV Customer Support toll free at: 1-877-204-4442 (Governmentjobs.com customer support).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The individual selected for this position will be required to complete a thorough background investigation process, including fingerprinting, criminal history check, medical physical, and reference checks. A valid Washington State Drivers License or alternate ability to travel around the county is required by time of hire.

DAJD SELECTION STANDARDS: The selection standards regarding drug and criminal history for Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention are available on our website: https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/jails/jobs.aspx.

The individuals hired into these positions will be required to adhere to the policies of the Department of Juvenile and Adult Detention (in addition to those of the Public Health Department) in meeting and maintaining the standards required for continued access to the facility as well as other standards related to conduct.

Staff may be required to play an active role in the event of a public health emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities and working hours.

UNION AFFILIATION: Positions in this classification are represented by the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA).

King Countys Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us.

King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the persons sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.

Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Jennifer Eugene at Jennifer.Eugene@kingcounty.gov

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

01

Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

• Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
• No.

02

If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff

03

Do you hold a Washington State credential?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

04

If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide your credential number. If your credential number cannot be verified, then your application will be rejected as incomplete.

05

Do you currently hold a Multi-State License (Compact)?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

06

If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide your credential number and issuing state. Both elements must be provided, or your application will be rejected as incomplete.

07

If you have a Multi-State License (MSL), have you completed Washington States requirement for Suicide Prevention Training? If so, please attach documentation. If you do not, please describe how you would obtain this training by time of job offer. Failure to complete this training could result in a job offer being delayed or rescinded.

08

If you hold a Multi-State License and are planning to make Washington State your primary state of residence (PSOR), have you made formal application for endorsement to Washington State Board of Nursing?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

09

Have you ever been subject to review, challenges, and/or disciplinary action, formal or informal, by an ethics committee, licensing board, medical disciplinary board or related professional association which would also include those that are pending? If yes, please explain in full detail that includes state.

10

Do you possess BLS CPR for Healthcare Providers? If so, please attach documentation of your current BLS/CPR certification. If you do not, please describe how you would obtain certification by time of job offer. Failure to obtain this BLS/CPR certification will result in job offer being delayed or rescinded.

11

How recently have you provided primary medical care to adolescents in a clinical setting?

• Currently providing
• Within the last 2 years
• More than 2 years ago or no experience

12

In which settings have you had experience medically managing alcohol and/or other drug withdrawal?

• Hospital or Inpatient Treatment Center
• Outpatient Treatment Center
• Outpatient Primary Care Clinic
• Correctional Facility
• No experience

13

Are you willing to provide options counseling to pregnant people, including referrals for obstetric care, adoption services, and termination?

• Yes
• No

14

What electronic health records systems are you proficient in using?

15

Are you multilingual? If so, what language(s) are you proficient in reading, writing and speaking?

16

Have you undergone the background investigation process for employment with the King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention within the last two years?

• Yes
• No

17

If yes, please specify the approximate date(s) and position(s) for which you previously went through the departments background process.

18

Do you understand the current vacancy has a part-time weekend overnight schedule between the hours of 2300 - 0700 (11:00 pm - 7:00 am), Friday, Saturday, and every other Sunday?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer King County

Address King Street Center

201 South Jackson Street

Seattle, Washington, 98104

Phone 206-477-3404

Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/