Salary : $113,288.28 - $137,757.72 Annually
Location : Corrections Main-3025 Oakes Ave, Everett, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-COR-0216-JUL
Department: Corrections
Division: Corrections Medical
Opening Date: 07/22/2026

Description
BASIC FUNCTION
To assist in providing appropriate medical services for the County Jail.

Job Duties

1. Passes medications to inmates by pushing a medication cart throughout the facility, twice on day shift and once on swing shift.
2. Evaluates medical problems and complaints of inmates; monitors vital signs when indicated such as temperature, pulse, respiratory rate and blood pressure; contacts doctors and dentists to verify medical problems, medications, treatments, and appointments; monitors inmate illnesses and/or diseases.
3. Keeps daily medical logs and establishes medical charts on inmates.
4. Receives medication and controlled substances and logs according to classification; writes up medication for drug dosages and medication times, maintains security for all medications, identifies drugs brought into Jail and writes related legal reports.
5. Conducts physical assessments on inmates to include lab work and vital signs.
6. Contacts physician offices, hospitals, and pharmacies in reference to inmates' medical diagnosis, medications, and treatment needs; counsels inmates regarding disease prognosis, confers with practitioner and mental health professionals regarding medical needs and psychological evaluation of inmates.
7. Evaluates new inmate bookings regarding health status prior to jailing; reviews and records after booking process for medication and treatment needs.
8. Establishes priorities in emergency medical situations.
9. Makes recommendations as to cell placement on inmates with physical or mental conditions.
10. Verifies special diet requests and refers information to ARNP or to the Nursing Supervisor.

STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES

1. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and a current State of Washington or Compact (multi-state) license as a professional registered nurse. One (1) year experience in an acute care hospital or related trauma experience is preferred. Must be a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient as per RCW 41.14.100. Must pass job related tests.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must successfully pass a criminal history background investigation and pre-employment drug screening.

Candidates must be at least 21 years old at the time of application. No maximum age. As a condition of continued employment, must maintain Registered Nurse certification and license as required by applicable statutes.

Applications may be considered from students approaching graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing or out-of-state Registered Nurse candidates not yet licensed in Washington State. All applicants will be required to show proof of licensure prior to appointment.
Additional Information
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

• professional nursing principles and concepts
• medications and expected action and side effects
• body physiological and anatomical systems
• laboratory values and their meanings
• individual and group behavior

Ability to:

• use surgical and other medical equipment
• make prompt, accurate, independent decisions in emergency situations
• interpret a variety of medical data
• assess and treat a limited number of easily recognizable diseases and
  illnesses as specified in standing orders of a physician
• write and speak in a clear and concise manner
• effectively communicate with inmates and co-workers

SUPERVISION

Employees independently perform duties assigned by the Nursing Supervisor or ordered by a licensed practitioner.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed in a maximum security detention facility. Employees are required to work weekends, graveyard shift, swing shift and holidays as assigned. Employees may be required to restrain, lift or move inmates for emergency medical purposes. Employees must be able to push or pull medicine carts and be able to open and close heavy doors within the secured facility. Safely move/lift up to forty (40) pounds.
Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
Visit to learn more about the following benefits.

County Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement
• Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Commuting Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
• Leave & Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

• Deferred Compensation 457(b)
• Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
• Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies

Healthcare Premiums

• Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these for medical insurance. The County pays the for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
• Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The County's contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.

Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County's to learn more.
01

Following are a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process.A resume may be submitted, but it will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered.Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application/work history and by your references?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient?

• Yes, United States Citizen
• Yes, Legal Permanent Resident
• Yes, DACA recipient
• No

03

Are you 21 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you graduated from an accredited school of nursing?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a current Washington State Registered Nurse License or a Compact License?

• Yes
• No

06

This position is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The shift is three 12.5 hour shifts. The shift will likely be a weekend wrap shift either 0600-1830 hours or 1800-0630 hours. Are you willing to accept this type of shift?

• Yes
• No

07

Which of the following best describes your experience providing staff nurse services?

• No experience to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

08

Which of the following best describes your experience in responding to medical emergencies?

• No experience to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

09

Which of the following best describes your experience working as a nurse in a correctional facility or other secured facility?

• No experience to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

10

Which of the following best describes the maximum total number of patients receiving medications from you during an average work day?

• 10 - 20 patients per day
• 21 - 30 patients per day
• 31 - 40 patients per day
• More than 40 patients per day
• None of the above

11

Check the boxes if you have experience in any of the following areas. (Check all that apply)

• Drug/alcohol dependency/addiction withdrawals
• Cardiac conditions
• Acute mental illness
• Emergency medical assessments
• None of the above

12

Have you received disciplinary action from a licensing board since you became a Registered Nurse?

• Yes
• No

13

Has your nursing license ever been revoked, denied, suspended, rescinded, or relinquished in any jurisdiction?

• Yes
• No

14

This position will require you to undergo a background investigation and pre-employment drug screening. If selected to move forward in this process, do you agree to these special requirements as documented in the job description?

• Yes
• No

15

Is all the information you've provided in this questionnaire true and accurate to the best of your knowledge? Do you understand that this information will be verified and that any misstatement will result in removal from the eligibility list and/or the position if already hired?

• Yes
• No

Required Question