Salary : $132,852.00 - $183,168.00 Annually
Location : Grays Harbor County - Aberdeen, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number:Department: Dept. of Corrections
Division: HS - SCCC
Opening Date: 06/23/2026
Closing Date: 7/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DescriptionAdvanced Care PractitionerAdvanced Registered Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant - CertifiedStafford Creek Corrections Center
Aberdeen, WA.
Monthly salary: $11,071.00-$15,264.00
Annual Salary: $132,852.00-$183,168.00
Schedule: 7:00am-5:30pm (0700-1730) Tuesday-Friday (Sat/Sun/Mon off)
The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Advanced Care Practitioner for the Stafford Creek Corrections Center located in Aberdeen, WA.
Under the supervision of the Facility Medical Director, this position supports the agency's mission to improve public safety by delivering timely, high-quality, person-centered care to the incarcerated population. The Advanced Care Practitioner (ACP) manages a defined patient panel using a population health approach that emphasizes prevention, chronic disease management, and continuity of care. The care philosophy is built on a foundation of "making better neighbors" by encouraging recovery and individualized patient health literacy development.
The ACP assesses, diagnoses, and treats a broad range of medical conditions while partnering with patients in a shared decision-making, promoting health education, and supporting sustainable behavior change. Working within an interdisciplinary team, the ACP provides coordinated, equitable care that respects patient dignity and autonomy, including delivering primary care in the clinic and potentially in the living unit (house calls), attending urgent care in collaboration with nursing staff, and providing medical coverage for the inpatient unit.
This role also contributes to the quality and effectiveness of health services through data-informed practice, collaboration with Health Services Managers, the Facility Medical Director, and Team Members, and participation in planning, resource stewardship, and continuous system improvements.
At the Department of Corrections, we value our nurses and understand how important they are to our patients and their families. Additionally, we offer a great benefit package along with opportunity for professional and personal growth.
COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKET WILL INCLUDE:- A detailed resume
- A cover letter outlining your interest in this position with our agency
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.
DutiesProvide Direct Patient Care & Panel Management: - Deliver accessible, continuous, and person-centered primary care to a defined patient panel, consistent with National Commission on Correctional Health Care standards and Patient-Centered Medical Home principles.
- Provide care in accordance with the Washington DOC Health Plan, Formulary, and published WA DOC clinical protocols and guidelines.
- Perform initial and ongoing health assessments, screenings and physical examinations; initiate and update PULHES coding and health classifications.
- Assess, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic conditions using evidence-based practices, emphasizing prevention, chronic disease management, and health equity.
- Provide urgent and emergency care in collaboration with nursing staff across clinical settings, ensuring timely access and appropriate triage.
- Admit, manage, and provide ongoing care for patients in the inpatient/infirmary unit, ensuring safe transitions across levels of care.
- Coordinate care across disciplines and settings, including collaboration with community providers to supports continuity of care during transitions (e.g. intake and reentry), recognize the role of corrections health as an integral partner in public health.
- Order and interpret diagnostic testing and prescribe medications, including controlled substances and medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), in alignment with clinical guidelines and formulary standards.
- Perform minor procedures within scope of practice.
- Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, escalating and facilitating specialty referral when indicated.
Communication, Documentation & Care Coordination:- Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation in the health records in accordance with NCCHC standards, legal requirements and DOC policy.
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients and interdisciplinary team members, supporting shared decision-making and patient engagement; this includes all verbal and written communications (Teams, email, kites, SMS messages).
- Coordinate transitions of care, including off-site services and community-based providers, ensuring continuity, information exchange, and follow-up.
- Respond to patient requests (kites) and institutional communications in a timely, professional and patient-centered manner.
- Protect confidentiality of health information in accordance with HIPPA, state law, and DOC policy.
Quality Improvement & Population Health:- Participation in Coordinated Quality Improvement (CQIP) activities consistent with NCCHC requirements and WA DOC initiatives for continuous quality improvement.
- Lead or contribute to at least one quality improvement annually, using data to improve clinical outcomes, access and patient experience.
- Apply population health strategies, including panel management, risk satisfaction, and proactive clinical outcomes, access and patient experience.
- Support implementation of evidence-based practices and PCMH-aligned workflows to improve system performance and care delivery.
- Share openly with colleagues across the state in an effort to support their practice, collaborate on improving systems, and raise the status of corrections medicine. As possible, extend participation to organizations such as ACCP, NCCHC, NIC and ACA.
Team-Based Care, Delegation & Clinical Support: - Function as part of an interdisciplinary care team, supporting PCMH principles of team-based, coordinated care.
- Delegate and assign care responsibilities appropriately, ensuring safe, effective, and efficient care delivery.
- Provide clinical guidance, mentorship, and support to nursing and other staff, promoting a culture of safety, respect, and continuous learning.
Collaboration with Custody & Institutional Partners: - Collaborate with custody and facilitate partners to support a safe, secure and therapeutic environment consistent with NCCHC and WA DOC Health Services standards.
- Provide clinical input related to patient health, safety, and institutional operations, including grievances and emergent situations.
Professional Responsibilities & Other Duties: - ACPs must continually maintain licensure, certifications and registrations in good standing as a foundational requirement of your position.
- Participate in required training, clinical oversight, peer review, professional standards reviews, and on-call responsibilities.
- Adhere to professional standards, the Washington DOC Health Plan, Formulary and Published Clinical Protocols and Guidelines.
- Contribute to the respectful, person-centered culture that recognizes the dignity and humanity of those served and supports the role of correctional health within the broader public health system.
- Note: While this section does not require much focused time in your position, it is the vital foundation for the rest of your work.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications:- Must possess a valid Washington State license to practice as a Registered Nurse AND a possession of a current designation as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner AND current certification from an approved national program (American Nurse Association)
OR - Possess a valid Washington state licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant AND current certification from an approved national certification program (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants)
AND- Must hold an unrestricted license to practice as a midlevel practitioner and prescribe scheduled drugs
- Initial and continuous unblemished/unrestricted licensure in the State of Washington as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant.
- Initial and continuous unblemished/unrestricted certification by ANCC or AANP or NCCPA for PA
- Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
- A National Provider Identification (NPI) number.
- Current certification in American Heart Association version of Basic Life Support.
Desired Qualifications:- Experience working as an Advanced Care Practitioner at a correctional facility.
- One year working experience as an ARNP or PA.
Supplemental InformationMission: The mission of DOC is 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:
- Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.
- Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety. We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.
- People's safety: Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well-being. We honor those who advance safety for all.
- Positivity in words and actions: At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome. We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and always put forth our best effort.
- Supporting people's success: Corrections is committed to our community - understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.
