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Job OverviewCompassDirect Healthcare is looking for Certified Medical Assistants or Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to work at the Kittitas County Jail. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity where you are treated with respect and can positively impact individuals in need of compassionate care, please apply. Correctional RN Job Requirements: Active Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Certification or Active LPN License Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Minimum of 1-2 years of CMA experience Recent PPD Test or Chest X-Ray Clear criminal background check(s) & drug screening Reliable transportation & smartphone Benefits: xc2xb7 Competitive wages, paid bi-monthly xc2xb7 SIMPLE IRA with 3% match xc2xb7 Flexible spending account (FSA) with $500 employer contribution + addxe2x80x99l $500 match xc2xb7 No on-call requirements xc2xb7 $350/month healthcare stipend xc2xb7 Aflac vision insurance xc2xb7 Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) xc2xb7 CompassDirect Healthcare membership for self/immediate family members xc2xb7 Membership to gym of your choice About CompassDirect Healthcare We’re a locally-owned business that offers flexibility, autonomy, and career support with a personal touch. Our team provides primary care services to members of our clinic at our outpatient direct primary care clinic in downtown Ellensburg. Since 2013, we have also been providing medical care to the inmates housed at the Kittitas County Jail. One of our providers goes to the jail each morning and holds an on-site clinic. In 2022, we added nursing to help meet the increasing medical needs of our incarcerated patients. Correctional Healthcare Correctional healthcare providers play a vital role in maintaining the physical and mental health of incarcerated individuals. They provide care for a wide spectrum of medical and mental health conditions, spanning the common cold to autoimmune disorders. In some instances, correctional CMAs or LPNs may need to provide emergency care. Many incarcerated people have lacked consistent access to medical care prior to their detention, and they often arrive at correctional facilities with undiagnosed conditions. For example, detained adults are more likely to experience chronic conditions xe2x80x94 including diabetes, heart-related problems, and infectious diseases. The job duties associated with correctional healthcare are similar to those of healthcare providers working in long-term care facilities. Some of the common duties include case management, physical assessments, wound care, medication administration, first aid, assisting providers with treatments during morning clinic, and obtaining diagnostic testing specimens. Our team delivers high-quality care with accountability and integrity, managing cognitive biases to preserve impartial clinical judgment, employing skillful communication techniques like active listening, honest and courteous dialogue, and patient advocacy. Required Skills: xc2xb7 Compassion: Working in jails requires empathy. Treating patients with respect and compassion helps them feel valued, and it helps them feel more comfortable discussing their ailments. Our nurses deliver high-quality care with accountability and integrity, managing cognitive biases to preserve impartial clinical judgment. xc2xb7 Adaptability: Patient needs vary from day to day. Every day is different at the jail! This makes the job very interesting, and it requires that our clinical team be flexible, adjusting and tailoring care to meet the unique and diverse needs of each day. xc2xb7 Critical Thinking: Self-awareness and being present in the moment are essential in the jail. Our clinical team uses critical thinking to creatively develop solutions to problems, and to respond to medical emergencies. xc2xb7 Communication: Correctional CMAs or LPNs must be comfortable communicating with patients of various ages and backgrounds. Fine-tuned communication skills helps correctional medical assistants explain instructions, such as how to care for an injury, and relay patientsxe2x80x99 medical needs to corrections and medical staff. The skills are also important in effectively communicating with the facilityxe2x80x99s staff, especially during emergency situations. Skillful communication techniques like active listening, honest and courteous dialogue, and patient advocacy are essential. xc2xb7 Team Player: Our clinical team works closely with various community agencies working in the jail, including Sheriff deputies, mental health professionals, and addiction specialists. Interpersonal and communication skills are crucial to fostering collaboration and patient-centered care within correctional facilities. xc2xb7 Emotional Stability: Incarcerated people face a variety of stressors, such as separation from their loved ones, guilt about an offense, and a lack of emotional support. Consequently, emotional resilience is needed to administer care in a corrections environment. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $27.00 – $40.00 per hour Work Location: In person