Registered Nurse 2 (WSH) non-perm 07583
Location: Lakewood Washington
Description: State of Washington is currently interviewing Registered Nurse 2 (WSH) non-perm 07583 right now, this vacancy will be placed in Washington. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
Our Vision is:
Safe, healthy individuals, families and communities
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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Western State Hospital is located on 264 acres on the original site of Fort Steilacoom, amid 100 year old stately lined avenues, near the town of Steilacoom and the city of Lakewood.
The hospital mission is to promote recovery and well being in partnership with those served. The personal worth and dignity of every individual is highly regarded in an environment where diversity, culture, and individual choice is respected and valued.
Western State Hospital is recruiting for a non - permanent Registered Nurse 2 position in the Center for Forensic Services (CFS), ward F-2 , ni! ghtshift (10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) with rotating Saturday and ! Sunday off.
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 b! ehaviors; 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 and type of nursing care interventions delivered, to include frequency and duration; records, enters, and maintains patient clinical information in e! lectronic forms; assigns nursing staff to document patient treatment, p! rogress 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
Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington.
AND
One year of professional nursing experience
Desirable Skills and Abilities
Proficiency in the operation of computer, automated medication stations, and electr! onic reporting
Supplemental Information:
PLEASE NOTE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS RECRUITMENT
You may NOT reapply to this posting for 30 days
Please 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. All higher education must be accredited and recognized by the Council for Higher Education (CHEA) and/or the United States Department of Educa! tion (USDE) All job applicants must prove authorization to work in the ! United States at the time of job offer. Background inquiries of convictions and pending criminal charges shall be completed on applicants prior to appointment in DSHS positions which are directly responsible for the supervision and care or treatment of children, developmentally disabled persons, vulnerable adults, or mentally ill persons. Information obtained from background inquiries will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's character, suitability, and may result in denial of employment. This position is designated as “emergent†under the DSHS Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. In a recognized emergency, any employee in this position may be required to report for duty on short notice, work outside the regular schedule including days off, perform duties beyond those normally assigned, and/or report to an alternate work site This is a hospital environment. Employees must comply with health screening requirements ! by undergoing tuberculosis skin tests and providing documentation of immunity to rubeola (7-day measles) and rubella (German measles) and varicella (Chicken Pox). Immunity may be documented through immunization or serologic immunity. Compliance is a condition of employment.
Criminal background check clearance, which may include fingerprinting, is required of all employees and applicants.
Employees in this classification are included in a union shop. Employees must comply with all health screening requirements.
Employees in these positions may be required to work overtime and/or holidays. Employees in these positions must be able to participate as an active member of the treatment team for patients who have behavioral, social, and/or medical problems and who may exhibit non-compliant behavior.
DSHS has a restricted smoking policy.
Other Information
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, national 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) 761-3347. 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. If you have any questions about this recruitment, please email: Western State Hospital HR, Anette Dotterer @ anette.dotterer@dshs.wa.gov
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This vacancy starts available on: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 07:35:03 GMT
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