Registered Nurse - Juvenile

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Employee Type:

Regular

Department:

Juvenile

Salary:

$71,884.80 - $100,131.20 Annually / $5,990.40 - $8,344.27 Monthly / $34.56 - $48.14 Hourly

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Overtime Eligibile:

Yes

Job Posting Date Range:

06/15/2026 - Until Filled

* * *IMPORTANT INFORMATION & INSTRUCTIONS* * *

SPOKANE COUNTY JUVENILE COURT

DEAR APPLICANT:

Thank you for considering the Spokane County Juvenile Court as a potential employer. Juvenile Court employees are directly responsible for the supervision and/or care of youth under the age of eighteen. As such, applicants undergo an extensive application and selection process as well as a thorough background investigation.

The effectiveness of the Juvenile Court is directly related to the quality of personnel employed by the Court and the level of public trust in those personnel. As a result, the following extensive application process is designed to elicit information to assist us in determining your character, suitability, and competence for the position for which you have applied.

Failure to complete the entire application, whether intentionally or unintentionally, will result in your removal from consideration.

In addition, the background investigation may include, but is not limited to: an interview(s); employer reference checks; polygraph test; criminal and driving records. Failure of any portion of the background investigation will be "cause" for removal from consideration. Upon completion of the background investigation, each candidate's suitability is reviewed by Juvenile Court Administration.

The polygraph test is conducted using the information you have submitted and the Integrity Standards for Juvenile Court. Thank you for your interest in Spokane County Juvenile Court.

Job Summary:

WHO MAY APPLY: This recruitment is open to all applicants meeting the minimum requirements. Priority consideration will be given to Spokane County employees in a position covered by 492-J bargaining unit applying 6.15.2026-6.22.2026


The position allocated to this class, under the supervision of the designated physician and the Juvenile Court Services Director, or designee, is responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising and administering the medical care program at the Juvenile Detention Center. This position performs professional nursing work within the Spokane Juvenile Corrections.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Holds sick call and examines patients to determine their need for medical care.
• Assists the Licensed Medical Provider with physical examinations involving techniques such as: setting and casting fractures, suturing, and minor surgery, removal of warts, lancing of boils, or the removal of damaged fingernails and toenails.
• Prepares, carries out, evaluates and revises treatment plans for individual patients based on personal observations and recommendations of the Licensed Medical Provider.
• Treats minor ailments, under the direction of the Licensed Medical Provider, such as headaches, stomachaches, colds, influenza, cuts and scratches; performs eye and ear irrigations; applies surgical dressings and bandages; and gives first aid.
• Records and administers or oversees the administration of medications such as tranquilizers, anti-seizure medications, immunizations, vitamins, antibiotics in several ways such as; topically, orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and intravenously as directed by a Licensed Medical Provider; and ensures that patient and medication records are properly posted and maintained.
• Observes and records the physical and mental condition of patients noting physical and/or behavioral changes and the effects of drugs.
• Takes and records blood pressure, pulse rate and body temperature of patients; and evaluates physical and mental conditions of patients to determine whether they require the attention of a Licensed Medical Provider.
• Takes samples of blood, urine, sputum, feces, gastric contents, gynecological cultures for laboratory tests; instructs patients on giving sputum, urine, and other specimens; and prepares slides.
• Cares for and counsels ill, injured or infirm patients; provides for the safety, comfort and protection of patients; responds to patients’ needs, encourages healthy mental attitudes and new behavior patterns.
• Sterilizes medical supplies, establishes security measures to prevent loss or theft of drugs and supplies; requisitions supplies; and delivers and distributes supplies.
• Trains Juvenile Correction Officers on medical protocols.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Degree from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• One (1) year of professional nursing experience.
• Possession of a First Aid/CPR/AED Certification.
• Possession of a current and valid Washington State License to practice as a registered nurse.
• NOTE: Requires successful completion of security check.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of professional nursing principles and concepts.
• Knowledge of dynamics of interpersonal relationships.
• Knowledge of mental growth and development.
• Knowledge of psychiatric nursing techniques and theories and techniques involved in nursing the mentally ill.
• Knowledge of mental health concepts and available community resources.
• Skilled in communicating effectively both orally and in writing, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with nursing staff, physicians, departments, supervisors and inmate population.
• Ability to use nursing judgement and knowledge.
• Ability to work effectively with others or independently, and assume responsibility for professional growth and development.

BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS

All County employees are responsible for contributing to a safe and positive work environment, actively demonstrating the County values in their daily work and interactions:

• Respect: Appreciating and valuing customers, other County employees and County leadership by showing courtesy, friendliness and fairness. Communicating in a productive and professional manner.
• Accountability: Honoring and delivering on commitments by taking responsibility for personal actions and results; being a responsible steward of public resources and the trust County residents have placed in each of us.
• Integrity: Modelling transparent and ethical behavior and demonstrating it with honest and trustworthy behaviors and actions; leading by example and performing work to the highest standards.
• Innovation: Striving for excellence by actively pursuing opportunities for new and improved methods, procedures or technologies; fostering an environment of engagement and empowerment and embracing continuous improvement.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The work environment is primarily inside, where the noise and temperature levels are moderate.

Total Compensation:

$92,013 - $128,168 Annually

Total compensation is an estimate based upon base compensation, median retirement fund contributions, and current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates (including medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, and leave). The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.

Please select the link below to view Spokane County Benefits:

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