Salary: $106,260.00 - $174,240.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Tumwater, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number:
Department: Dept. of Corrections
Division: EOS - Health & Wellness
Opening Date: 10/02/2026
Closing Date: 10/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

Description
Registered Nurse 4 | Occupational Health and Wellness Unit

Full Time | Permanent

Location: Headquarters | Tumwater, WA

Salary Range: $106,260 - $174,240 Annually

This position requires travel to DOC facilities and offices throughout the state.
The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking an experienced nursing professional to lead and support statewide occupational health initiatives that promote a healthy, safe, and reliable workforce. As part of the Employee & Organizational Support Division and the Occupational Health and Wellness Unit (OHWU), the goal of the Registered Nurse 4 (RN4) is to be a key role in supporting DOC's commitment to our team members health and wellness, while advancing the agency's mission to improve public safety.
The Registered Nurse provides clinical nursing expertise, consultation, and leadership for the statewide Occupational Health program. The candidate of choice will have oversight of the centralized Labor & Industries (L&I) claims management program, including L&I cases involving incarcerated individuals classified as workers and individuals under DOC supervision. The position provides guidance and supervision of OHWU nursing activities and plans, evaluates, and supports the delivery of occupational health services to DOC employees, contractors, and volunteers.
Through preventative health programs, health and wellness initiatives, clinical consultation, and support for healing, coping, and adjustment to health conditions, the RN4 helps foster a safer and healthier workplace across the agency. The role requires strong clinical judgment, collaboration, and leadership to ensure occupational health services are responsive to the needs of DOC's diverse workforce and aligned with agency priorities.
If you are a nursing professional who is passionate about workplace health, collaborative leadership, and making a meaningful impact across a statewide organization, this is an opportunity to help shape a safer, healthier, and more supportive work environment for the people who serve our communities every day.

A completed application packet will include:

• A cover letter regarding your interest in this position with our agency
• A detailed resume
• Three professional references

Duties
We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service and are committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.

As a Registered Nurse 4, some of your duties will include:

• Occupational Health Service Unit tasks to include:
  • Providing strategic system leadership for Occupational Health & Wellness Unit
  • Coordinating, managing, planning, and developing policies and procedures to provide high quality and consistent employee health services that meet or exceed all internal and external regulatory or department requirements
  • Developing and implementing strategic plans and annual operating goals consistent with the strategic direction, objectives, and current DOC policies
  • Assuring collection, monitoring and reporting of data and health information practices to assure proper custodianship of employee health records and trends analysis as well as all required regulatory reporting
  • Collaborating with Employee Health & Safety teams on occupational health compliance and infectious disease policies, standards, programs application, and implementation
  • Evaluating staff development within the performance evaluation of the Occupational Health Units through on-site visits, continuous monitoring, self-assessments and audits
  • Providing direction and consultation on clinical issues in consultation with DOC Health Services clinical staff and Department of Health staff as appropriate
  • Collaborating with leadership and developing and providing clinical guidance
  • Reviewing and monitoring infectious outbreaks
  • Integrating knowledge of medical and nursing concepts
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory standard for healthcare DOC policies, collective bargaining process and impacts of federal and state legislative processes
• DOC Workers Compensation Claims Management
• Participating on teams, committees and task groups and ensure the involvement of HR staff members in the same
• Developing an implementation of DOC Wellness Plan

Qualifications
What we need (required qualifications):

• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing
• A valid, unrestricted Washington State license to practice as a Registered Nurse
• Five years' experience as a Registered Nurse within the field of occupational health or related field, such as community/public health or infection prevention
• Two years in a lead capacity over other nursing personnel

In addition to the above education and experience, the below knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies are required:

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to manage and lead others; build coalitions among constituents and stakeholder groups; independently solve problems; facilitate group meetings; effectively communicate verbally and in writing; analyze data to produce meaningful information; negotiate and mediate disputes
• Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining professional relationships and fostering partnerships and team building to accomplish multi-faceted projects. Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and awareness of keys to building successful relationships with diverse individuals and groups
• Ability to work within tight time frames and deadlines, with multiple priorities
• Detail oriented, with the ability to identify potential problems before they occur
• Demonstrated ability with computer literacy in Microsoft programs
• Proficient competence in utilizing information technology processes and machines (computer, telephone, copy machine, Microsoft Windows programs including Excel, Fax, etc.)

What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications):

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the US Department of education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
• Two years or more experience in occupational health or related field, such as community/public health or infection prevention

Supplemental Information
Vision: Working together for safer communities.

Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.

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.

Telework Details

This position may be allocated for telework. If authorized for the role, work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite. Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a "drop in" area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.
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:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacation days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

*Teamsters 117 represented positions receive 3 days of bereavement leave.
PERS: 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 ' web site.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email [email protected] or call us at 509-630-9160. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.