DSHS Fircrest Registered Nurse 3

DSHS Fircrest School RHC Registered Nurse 3

We're looking to hire a Registered Nurse 3 at Fircrest School RHC in Shoreline, Washington.

At Fircrest, you'll make a lasting impact by enhancing the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities. We value our nursing staff and understand how important they are to our residents, their families and our facility.

This position supervises two shifts of LPNs who provide nursing care to clients with intellectual disabilities. Performs infection control activities and provides professional nursing care for the Program Area Team (PAT) they work in.

Additional Information

See why people like you chose careers with DSHS:

• King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use
• Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary
• Work Schedule: 6:30am-3pm Monday-Friday with Saturday & Sunday as regular days off

Some Of What You'll Do

• Functions as first line supervisor for AM/day and PM/swing nurses; Accountable for the supervision, training and scheduling of LPNs assigned to these shifts with the PAT in the performance of duties required for optimum safety, health care, and support of clients in ordered for them to reach their full potential for independent living
• Observes and evaluates the work performance
• Provides clinical and technical support, direction, and feedback to licensed nurses in a timely manner; corrects performance as needed
• Participates in the interviewing, selection and hiring process under the direction of the PAT Director or RN4
• Writes performance development plans, ensuring each employee’s performance evaluations are completed timely
• Ensure staffing is accurate and arrange coverage for nurses in cases of absences due to illness or other anticipated leave for oncoming shifts
• Responsible for attendance and timekeeping functions
• Participates in audits (MDs, Care Plan, Documentation, Infection Control, Med Safety)
• Knowledgeable of Nursing Facility regulations related to infection control compliance requirements; works closely and in concert with other nursing supervisors for program compliance
• Ensures the TB Screening and Blood Borne Pathogen training is completed and current for all subordinate employees
• Other duties as assigned

Who Should Apply

• A valid Washington State License to practice as a registered, professional nurse, AND two years of professional nursing experience
• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing

Questions? Please contact ***email_hidden*** or call Talent Acquisition main line (360) 725-5810 and reference job number 04825.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

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