Registered Nurse 2 (CSTC) 06587- On-Call
Location: Lakewood Washington
Description: State of Washington is looking of Registered Nurse 2 (CSTC) 06587- On-Call right now, this position will be placed in Washington. For complete informations about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
Our Vision
is:
Safe, healthy individuals, families and communities
Our Mission is:
The Department of Social and Health Services will improve the safety and health of individuals, families and communities by providing leadership and establishing and participating in partnerships.
Our Values are:
Excellence in Service
Respect
Collaboration and Partnership
Diversity
Accountability
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Child Study and Treatment Center is a 47 bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric hospital, providing inpatient care for children and adolescents from across the State of Washington. We are located in the city of Lakewood, near Tacoma and Steilacoom.
This recruitment will be used to fill one On-Call Registered Nurse 2 position, located throughout the hospital, with varying shifts and days off. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the recruiter listed in the "Supplemental Information" section of this publication.
Duties:
This position functions as a charge nurse with lead responsibilities over ward staff (Licensed Practical Nurses, Institutional Counselors and Mental Health Technicians) and is responsible under the Nursing Practice Act to supervise nursing care provided by the subordinate nursing staff for the patients to whom they are assigned. This position directs clinical care delivered by Licensed Practical Nurses, Institutional Counselors and Mental Health Technicians; evaluates the quality of care provided to measure compliance to Nursing Department, Joint Commission and CMS nursing standards of care and practice; is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient's medical and psychiatric needs; provides direction and leadership to subordinate staff! on specific nursing care standards and problem resolutions; safely, physically and therapeutically intervenes with patients exhibiting high risk behaviors; and safely contains aggressive patients with assistance utilizing the principles of TEAM.
This position delegates and assigns nursing functions to LPN's and non-licensed nursing personnel based on patient needs and nursing personnel qualifications, skills and abilities and provides mentoring and coaching to subordinate nursing staff on therapeutic interventions, recovery principles and de-escalation techniques for aggressive behaviors.
This position develops the nursing plan of care (nursing component of the interdisciplinary treatment plan) and updates the care plan as patient needs and nursing diagnosis changes and assigns nursing staff to particular patients and evaluates the quality of care provided as outlined in the treatment plan.
This position documents patient response to treatment an! d type of nursing care interventions delivered, to include frequency an! d duration; records, enters, and maintains patient clinical information in electronic forms; assigns nursing staff to document patient treatment, progress and effectiveness; and reports and documents changes in patient conditions to RN supervisor and MD responsible for patient care.
This position provides patient/family education related to medication, nutrition, activities of daily living, coping skills, social skills, anger management and other topics as specified in treatment plans and educates patients in groups-medication compliance, social learning skills, etc.
This position administers medication and performs skilled, specialized treatment/procedures.
Qualifications:
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing
AND
Possess a valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington.
Desirable Skills and Abilities
One! year of professional nursing experience.
Knowledge of: professional nursing principles and concepts; dynamics of interpersonal relationships; theory, science and treatment techniques in a particular specialty area of practice such as mental health nursing, infection control, emergency response, etc.; available community resources.
Ability to: use nursing principles, judgment and knowledge; coordinate and provide professional growth and development; work as a team member; and communicate effectively with others.
Proficiency in the operation of computer and programs including electronic reporting used at WSH.
Proficiency in automated medication stations.
Proficiency in the operation of several types/brands of medical equipment including mechanical lifts, glucometers, dynamaps, blood pressure devices, electronic thermometers, oximeters and electronic medical beds.
Supplemental Information:
PLEASE N! OTE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS RECRUITMENT
You may NOT r! eapply to this posting for 30 days
Must successfully pass a background check. Must not be excluded from the Medicare/Medicaid Billing Program. This position is designated as an emergent position. Under the DSHS Emergency Operations Plan, the incumbent may be required to perform the following during a recognized emergency: Report for duty on short notice for a specified timeframe. Report for duty outside of normally scheduled work hours and work days. Report to a duty station that is different from the official duty station. Perform work tasks outside the normal scope of duties reflected in the position description form. During a recognized emergency, the duties may be different from normal duties and will be temporary in nature, lasting only as long as necessary to resume normal operations. Must participate in routine employee health screening. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply online and complete the entire Resume Profile and Questionnaire. Pl! ease note that initial screening will be solely based on the completeness of application materials submitted and the contents and completeness of the “work experience†section of your application in NEOGOV. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience†section of the application. The information provided in the work experience section must support your selected responses in the supplemental questions. Responses not supported in the work experience and/or education section of the NEOGOV application will disqualify you from consideration for employment in this position. All information will be verified and documentation may be required. Employees in this classification are included in a union shop. Employees in these positions must be able to successfully perform the essential functions described in the Position Description. The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of! age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, nati! onal origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter at (253) 761-3363. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388. The first review of applications will begin 7 days after the opening date of this posting. Carefully review your application before submitting. You cannot re-apply to this job announcement for at least 30 days after submitting this application. Please be advised that management reserves the right to fill this position at any time after the 7th day. Job seekers are encouraged to apply directly to this announcement at the very first opportunity. If you have any questions about this recruitment, ple! ase contact Angela Petty at angela.Petty@DSHS.wa.gov
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to State of Washington.
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This position starts available on: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 12:25:30 GMT
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