Psychiatric Security Nurse 08186 (ESH - EZ42E)
Location: Medical Lake Washington
Description: State of Washington is employing Psychiatric Security Nurse 08186 (ESH - EZ42E) right now, this job will be placed in Washington. Detailed specification about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Our Vision is : Safe, healthy individuals, families and communities Our Mission is : The Department of Social and Health Services will improve the safet! y 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 Eastern State Hospital (ESH) is a regional state psychiatric hospital for civil and forensic commitments. ESH is located in eastern Washington, approximately 16 miles southwest of Spokane. The hospital is located in an urban center of the Inland Northwest, and is surrounded by a large outdoor recreation area. This recruitment is to fill one full-time Psychiatric Security Nurse position. This vacancy is located on our Forensic Services Unit (2S1 Ward), from 6:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday (Friday and Saturday off). This posting will remain open until an adequate candidate pool is available. The hiring manager reserves the right to close this recruitment at any time after seven calendar days from the initial date of posting.
! Duties:
As a Psychiatric Security Nurse, you will ! provide patient care and security on Psychiatric Unit under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) to patients who have psychiatric and physical illnesses. This position is a safety sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal, state, and DSHS Administrative Policy 18.75, Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington and (WFSE). Activity supports the ESH Vision, Philosophy, Mission and delivers care within the framework of the Recovery Model based on patient strengths. Duties include, but are not limited to: Provide routine direct patient care and security on a Psychiatric Unit under direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) Exchange pertinent clinical information during shift and at change of shifts Administer medications and treatments Complete paperwork and documents for medication orders, pxysis/medimar entry Follow all hospital, state, federal regulator standards, polici! es, and procedures Implement security policies and requirements of the Forensic Services Unit Complete patient education as assigned Transfer patients De-escalate patients Escort and transport patients Lead, co-lead groups and document participation
Qualifications:
Required Education, Experience, Licensure, Skills and Abilities: Possession of a valid license as a Practical Nurse in the State of Washington AND Two years of experience in caring for patients or residents in a hospital, school, or mental health facility Desired Skills and Abilities: ~ Proficiency in the operation of the following equipment: computer, copy machine, metal detector, patient lifting equipment, pxysis, medimar and hospital emergency equipment as trained per scope of practice Special Requirements and/or Conditions of Employment: ~ Successful completion of a background check is required for this position ~ Comply with ESH’s health screening requirements by undergoing an initial a! nnual health screening ~ Able to effectively communicate with managemen! t, peers, clients, and the public as required to carry out the assigned duties of the position ~ Comply with union shop requirements ~ Must be eligible to work in a facility receiving Medicare funds ~ Dress appropriately for the work to be performed ~ Administer medications and has been designated as a safety sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing. ~ This position has been designated as a safety sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing per DSHS Administrative Policy 18.75 and the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington and (WFSE), to include post-employment, post-accident, return to duty, reasonable suspicion, and follow-up testing 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 workdays. ~ 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. 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. Working Environment: ~ Hold a valid driver’s license when operating a state or privately owned vehicle on official state business. Comply with Washington State’s liability laws when operating a privately owned vehicle on official state business. ~ Must be prepared to work with persons who have behavioral, emotional, psychiatric, social, medical and/or correctional problems and who may exhibit inappropriate non-compliant and/or aggressive behavior. ~ Work in an adult psychiatric hospital setting; may escort patients outdoors daily and be subject to the weather conditions. ~ May be required to adjust scheduled hours of work to meet hospital’s workload demands (i! .e. work overtime, work holidays, etc.) ~ Occasional travel may be requ! ired
Supplemental Information:
NOTE: This position is covered by a union security provision. Therefore, as a condition of employment, candidates who are appointed are required to become members of the Washington Federation of State Employees, or pay other representation fees within the first 30 days of employment. SPECIAL NOTE: Attention to detail is important to the successful completion of your application for this position. Carefully review your application before submitting. You may NOT reapply to this position for 30 days. Please note that initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of your application in NeoGov. In order to be considered for this position you MUST apply online and complete the entire Application. A resume mailed, emailed, attached or embedded within the application will not substitute for the “work experience†section of the application. The information in your Application must support your se! lected answers in the application questions. Answers may be verified and documentation may be required. Responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this requisition. A thorough reference check will be conducted for final applicants. 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 of this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter at (509) 363-4722. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Serviced by dialing 7-1-1 or 1 (800) 833-6388. I! f you have questions regarding the position, please call Nancy Sanders ! at (509) 565-4571. Should you have questions about completing the online application, BEFORE you submit your application, please contact Laurie Walker at (509) 565-4328 or Laurie.Walker@dshs.wa.gov .
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This job starts available on: Fri, 09 Aug 2013 02:15:10 GMT
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